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The New Threat to Islam in India

Thu, 04/02/2016 - 14:34
Hardline Wahabis and Salafis are attracting new converts.

Kazakhstan’s Snap Elections: Watching the Watchers

Thu, 04/02/2016 - 14:16
Not all election monitors were created equal.

India: Dealing with Pakistan

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 14:14
Bilateral relations are the most formidable challenge facing the Modi government.

Postwar Semantics in Japan’s Self-Defense Forces

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 13:46
What’s in a name? Pride, honor, and history.

Why Was a US Submarine Just in the Philippines?

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 13:12
A U.S. fast-attack submarine arrived at Subic Bay on January 12 at an interesting time.

Who Is a Terrorist?: Lessons from Thailand and the Philippines

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 13:11
In Thailand and Philippines, it's worth digging into the precise definitions of "terrorism."

South Korea’s Military To Receive New Reconnaissance Drone

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 13:07
Korean Air recently inked a deal with the Korean military procurement agency to mass-produce a new UAV.

US Presidential Candidates Aren’t Quite Ready to Handle North Korea

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 12:44
Candidates for the U.S. presidency are worryingly ill-prepared to deal with North Korea's provocations.

Alarm Bells Ringing For Emerging Markets

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 11:15
Analysts are warning of tougher times ahead for the region.

China’s Africa Strategy: Going Global With Infrastructure Investment

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 11:07
Insight from Lucy Corkin

Interview: Bruce Riedel

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 08:54
Bruce Riedel on the forgotten crisis of the JFK administration.

Fighting the Middle Kingdom in the Maritime Domain

Wed, 13/01/2016 - 08:54
The role of modern airpower in the critical maritime domain

China’s Multipronged Green Development Target

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 23:35
Authorities are putting green development front and center.

Iranian Navy Holds US Navy Sailors in the Persian Gulf

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 23:13
10 U.S. sailors were detained by the Iranian Navy on Tuesday after entering Iran's territorial waters.

Beijing Builds ‘Monster’ Ship for Patrolling the South China Sea

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 21:45
According to Chinese state media, the ship will be the largest coast guard vessel in the world.

Measuring Afghanistan’s Education Problem

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 21:41
An estimated 40 percent of Afghanistan’s children are not in school.

Is China Now Malaysia’s Largest Investor?

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 21:36
New year-end investments look to have propelled Beijing to the top spot for 2015.

China Powers up Pakistan: The Energy Component of the CPEC

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 21:12
Energy projects tied to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor are supposed to double Pakistan's energy capacity.

China’s Wanda Group Purchases Hollywood Film Studio

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 17:17
Jurassic World 2 will be brought to you by China: Wanda Group acquires Legendary Entertainment.

Kazakh Currency and Global Oil Prices Hit Record Lows

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 17:11
The tenge has devalued nearly 5 percent in 2016 so far, not a good start to the year.

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