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The Chinese Submarine Threat
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Ben Ho Wan Beng
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December 10, 2015
What is the scale of the threat to U.S. supercarriers of China’s growing undersea capabilities?
Japan's Tangle of Ideology and Diplomacy
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Yo-Jung Chen
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December 10, 2015
Abe’s diplomatic successes are being constrained by his ideological leanings.
The Case for the Centuryfortress: Defining the B-52J
By
Col Mike “Starbaby” Pietrucha
for
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December 09, 2015
"With a well-considered upgrade plan, the B-52 can serve to its 100th birthday."
Cambodia: A Generation Gap Divides a Struggling Nation
By
Luke Hunt
for
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December 07, 2015
Recent surveys offer some interesting insights into Cambodian life and politics.
The Rupshu Pastoralists
By
Sugato Mukherjee
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December 07, 2015
The Changpas hold on to ancient traditions in a fragile, disputed region.
New Wrinkles in Maritime Warfare
By
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December 03, 2015
The advent of precision capabilities for the antiship mine is revolutionary.
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Japan's Tangle of Ideology and Diplomacy
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December 03, 2015
Holiday Guide: Which Fifth Generation Fighter to Buy
It’s the holidays; how do you know which fifth generation fighter to buy for your favorite air force?
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December 01, 2015
Take Notice, Asia: China's Military Is Getting Leaner and More Lethal
Reforms to the People's Liberation Army will help the Chinese military emerge as a more potent war-fighting force.
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November 27, 2015
The Caspian States in Russia's Military Bind
Moscow's broader international military engagements might worry its Caspian neighbors.
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China Power
A New World Order
December 11, 2015
New Law and Media in China
Authorities will have a hard time controlling China’s increasingly robust media environment.
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China Pushes Afghanistan, Pakistan Back Toward Peace Process
China's Attack on Feminism? Not Quite.
Has U.S. Cyber Pressure Worked on China?
China Wants Hukous for Its 13 Million Unregistered Citizens
The EU and China: A Union Divided
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Diplomacy by Other Means
December 11, 2015
The US, China and an Abundance of Cyber-Caution
Is restraint the chief characteristic of conflict in the cyber-age?
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China Decries US P-8 Deployment in Singapore as 'Regional Militarization'
US, Singapore Agree Spy Plane Deployment Amid South China Sea Tensions
China-Mali Relations After the Bamako Attacks
Malaysia Wants Expanded Naval Protocol Amid South China Sea Disputes
Sino-Indian Border Talks Not Enough to Defuse Tensions
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Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
December 11, 2015
US, Australia Should Boost Defense Ties Amid China’s Rise: Ex-Defense Official
Former defense official says calls for more active alliance management.
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Afghanistan: US Air Force’s Mission Has Not Changed
Is a Chinese National Fighting Against Islamic State in Syria?
Russian Jet Fighters in Asia: Why Politics Still Matters
India and Russia Begin Naval Exercises in the Bay of Bengal
South Korea, Indonesia Firms Ink New Defense Pact
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ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
December 11, 2015
The Year in Democracy in Southeast Asia
Except for Myanmar, the report card is decidedly mixed.
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Corruption Scandals Hound ASEAN Leaders in 2015
Will Thailand's Military Be Held Accountable for the Country's Economic Woes?
Malaysia Begins Receiving 3,000 Syrian Migrants
A Real Durable Solution for Southeast Asia's Refugees
Singapore Warns of Islamic State Terror Nexus in Southeast Asia
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December 11, 2015
Sri Lanka Talks Big on Human Rights Day
The foreign minister’s remarks aren’t as bold as they may at first appear.
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Why Did Afghanistan's Spy Chief Just Quit?
Desperation Rules Afghanistan
Taliban Attack on Kandahar Airport: What We Know
Abe's Upcoming India Visit: Breaking New Ground in Japan-India Relations
The Implications of the Taliban Shootout
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The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
December 11, 2015
South Korea's Labor Protests Weren't an Aberration
South Korea's labor protests should come as no surprise -- and you can expect more to follow.
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South Korea's HIV Testing of Foreign Workers Under Fire
Kim Young-sam’s Legacy
North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test Fails
South Korean President Compares Protesters to ISIS
Senior North Korean Official Gets Sent for 'Re-education'
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December 11, 2015
Korean Man Arrested in Yasukuni Bombing Case
The suspect has both admitted and denied planting explosives at the controversial shrine honoring Japan's war dead.
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Japan’s Controversial State Secrets Law: One Year Later
Osaka Elections and the Japanese National Security Debate
Japan-Australia Relations: Beyond the ‘2+2’
Amid South China Sea Tensions, Japan Strengthens Ties With Philippines, Vietnam
Abe Touts the TPP in Battle to Define the Regional Order
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The Debate
Comment and Opinion
December 10, 2015
China’s Military Reforms and Risk Escalation
The devolution of authority portends a rise in dangerous incidents.
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Resisting Beijing’s Global Media Influence
Japan's Economy: Out of Recession, Not Out of the Woods
Is China's Maritime Silk Road A Military Strategy?
The Lessons of Pearl Harbor: Fear Itself, Then and Now
For the US and Vietnam, a Moral and Strategic Imperative
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Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
December 11, 2015
Not Much Room for Criticism in Central Asia
Human rights group issues report cataloging violations in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
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Turkmenistan Gears Up to Break Ground on TAPI
Kashagan: Kazakhstan’s White Whale
Kazakhstan Wants to Build You an Armored Vehicle
Kyrgyzstan Deports Human Rights Researcher
Tajikistan Mulls Banning Islamic-Sounding Names
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U.S. Policy on Asia
December 11, 2015
Underestimating US in Asia a ‘Severe Miscalculation’: Senior Defense Official
Abraham Denmark warns against doubting America’s commitment to the region.
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US Top Asia Diplomat to Visit Thailand, Laos and Japan
Radical Islam in Asia: The Arc of Al Qaeda and ISIS
China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ Initiative: Outlook For OBOR and the US Rebalance
US Policy Toward North Korea: Weighing the Urgent, the Important, and the Feasible
Democratic Debate #2: Rhetoric and Revolution
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December 11, 2015
Russia-Vietnam: Cooperation in the Arctic?
The two countries look likely to strengthen ties in the energy sector.
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China’s Securities Crackdown a Source of Fear
Does China Need Its Own 'Womenomics'?
A Miracle on the Indus River?
China’s Currency Goes Global
Miners: More Pain Before Gain
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The Other Asia-Pacific
December 09, 2015
How the Mekong River Builds Houses
Welcome to the city of Sa Dec, where the river is turned into brick houses.
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In Vietnam, a Fisherman's Village With No Fish
A Poisoned River: The Price of Productivity on the Mekong
Drug Use, HIV and a Harm Reduction Model for Northern China
Ambedkar Museum: Shared Memorial and Divided Memory
The Toxicity of Agriculture
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Oceania
The South Pacific
December 09, 2015
Australia and the US Gun Control Debate
A former deputy PM expresses frustration on U.S. gun control policy – and the alliance with Australia.
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Whales Again a Diplomatic Issue for Australia-Japan Relations?
Language, Religion and Terrorism in Australia
Chinese Investment and Australia’s National Security
Vanuatu: President Dissolves Parliament
Australia Hoses Down South China Sea Angst
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Asia Geopolitics
December 10, 2015
Turkmenistan: 20 Years of Neutrality
In contrast to the historical context of neutrality in Europe and Scandinavia, contemporary Turkmenistan is an outlier.
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What's Wrong with US-Pakistan Relations Anyway?
What Is China's Fifth Plenum and Why Did It Matter?
South China Sea Update: Freedom of Navigation Operations and International Law
Which US Presidential Candidate Is Best Equipped for Asia Policy?
Pol Pot's Surviving Lieutenants Held to Account
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November 24, 2015
Myanmar: Elections and the Media
The editor of
The Irrawaddy
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What Does the Ma-Xi Meeting Mean for China, Taiwan and America?
Why A Free and Fair Election In Myanmar Matters
U.S.-China Relations: What Now?
ASEAN's Economic Future
China-Japan Relations: Has the Ice Stayed Broken?
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November 30, 2015
The Sino-Indian Conflict Scenario
Armed confrontation between China and India is a low probability but high risk contingency worth examining.
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November 30, 2015
Why COP21 Matters to Asia
Asia is particularly vulnerable to climate change, and key to a deal at the Paris conference.
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November 30, 2015
How Japan Views History
Japan’s memorials and museums shape national narratives on how to remember the war, honor the dead, and ensure peace.
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November 30, 2015
Asia’s Political Dynasties
Postwar dynasties in Asia have been remarkably persistent.
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December 04, 2015
Australia’s Controversial Asylum Policies
The country’s brutal policies are leaving it increasingly isolated.
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December 03, 2015
A Fillip for the TAPI Pipeline
In the run-up to the groundbreaking ceremony the troubled pipeline has enjoyed a financial and geopolitical boost
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December 02, 2015
Fighting for India’s Women
The Gulabi Gang fights vigorously – and sometimes violently – for the rights of India’s beleaguered women.
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November 30, 2015
Kabul: A Different View
At the core of Kabul’s identity is a rich cultural landscape centered around places of deep historical significance.
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December 02, 2015
No Seat at the Table: Taiwan and the Global Fight Against Climate Change
Taiwan is making its own moves to fight climate change.
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November 30, 2015
The Sino-Indian Conflict Scenario
Armed confrontation between China and India is a low probability but high risk contingency worth examining.
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November 30, 2015
Why COP21 Matters to Asia
Asia is particularly vulnerable to climate change, and key to a deal at the Paris conference.
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November 30, 2015
How Japan Views History
Japan’s memorials and museums shape national narratives on how to remember the war, honor the dead, and ensure peace.
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December 01, 2015
Constitutional and Electoral Reform in South Korea
Despite broad consensus about the need, parties bicker over the rules.
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December 03, 2015
Interview: Lawrence Wilkerson
A discussion of tensions in East Asia, and some possible solutions
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