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Myanmar’s Transition: The ‘Fun’ Part is Over

Fri, 29/04/2016 - 21:15
No matter how the United States and Myanmar choose to proceed, continued reform will be messy.

Australia’s Submarine Deal: Why France Won and Why Australia-Japan Ties Will Be OK

Fri, 29/04/2016 - 20:57
The Diplomat's defense editors discuss Australia's recent Collins-class replacement decision.

Sexual Violation Under Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge

Sat, 19/03/2016 - 12:52
New evidence confirms a brutal legacy of forced marriages and state-sponsored rape.

Japan: Why the TPP Bill Will Pass the Diet

Sat, 19/03/2016 - 10:13
Despite opposition efforts, here is why the bill will pass through parliament.

Grading Obama’s Foreign Policy

Sat, 19/03/2016 - 09:32
The U.S. president has had plenty of challenges. How well has he handled them?

A Big Deal? US, Philippines Agree First ‘Bases’ Under New Defense Pact

Sat, 19/03/2016 - 01:13
A look at the significance of the initial locations agreed for EDCA's implementation.

Vietnam’s Quest for a Greenwater Navy

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 20:47
Despite the recent headlines, Vietnam still has a lot of ground to cover to establish a revitalized and balanced navy.

Labor Unrest: Why China Is Foot-Dragging on Economic Reforms

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 20:13
Now that China must make its economy market-oriented, it needs to remember its socialist roots more than ever.

Sino-US Cooperation Over North Korea Is Now More Important Than Ever

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 18:52
No matter how distasteful, Beijing and Washington have a vested interest in stable relations with Pyongyang.

Theater: The True Asymmetric Power of Terrorism

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 16:39
The influence of emotion is the true asymmetric power of terrorism.

Indonesia Adds 4 Uyghur Militants to Most-Wanted List

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 16:17
Beijing warns that the East Turkestan Islamic movement is "intensifying" efforts to infiltrate Indonesia.

Confronting Obesity in Asia’s Cities

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 16:15
Obesity is a growing crisis that governments cannot afford to ignore.

Testing the Chinese ‘Myth’ About Freedom of Navigation

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 15:58
Has China, in fact, sought to restrict the freedom of navigation interest?

How Korea Is Conquering Myanmar, One Soap Opera at a Time

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 14:37
The "Korean Wave" comes to Myanmar.

Coming This Spring: a CASA-1000 Photo-Op

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 13:55
Pakistan says the “opening ceremony” will be in May, but no word on the project’s massive hurdles.

Weapons of Mass Destruction: How Will They Remember Us?

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 07:28
At a time of rising tensions in the Asia-Pacific, it is wise to recall the lessons of the past.

South China Sea: Coming Chinese Land Reclamation at Scarborough Shoal?

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 06:27
The top U.S. naval officer has expressed concerns that China may be expanding its presence at Scarborough Shoal.

Indonesia Must Confront its Papua Problem

Thu, 17/03/2016 - 22:37
Jakarta should tackle the issue head-on.

US Clears Sale of Advanced Missiles to Indonesia

Thu, 17/03/2016 - 21:54
The U.S. State Department has cleared a sale of advanced air-to-air missiles to Indonesia.

Indian Air Force Might: 181 Aircraft to Participate in Large Combat Exercise in India

Thu, 17/03/2016 - 18:46
The Indian Air Force’s Iron Fist exercise will begin on March 18.

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