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Arms Races In Asia?

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An arms race has several characteristics, two of which are increased  defence spending and rapid military modernisation.  While some Asian 

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Big Power Rivalry In East Asia: Will it Disrupt Regional Cooperation?

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Big power rivalry has re-emerged in East Asia. ASEAN’s centrality may be  challenged as a result but should not be

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BN Regains Ground In Malaysia: Implications Of Galas And Batu Sapi By-Elections

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The ruling Barisan Nasional swept to victory in the 4 November 2010  by-elections of Galas, Kelantan and Batu Sapi, Sabah.

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East Asian Security: US Wants Bigger Indian Role

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Synopsis As the United States and East Asia scramble to cope with the rapidly shifting balance of power in the

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The Commonwealth Games 2010: Dent to India’s Image

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By Akanksha Mehta and Arabinda Acharya Synopsis Despite a long lead-time, India’s preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2010 have met

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Diving In Changing Times: Malaysia’s Submarine Programme

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The recent fleet integration exercise and successful launch of an anti-ship missile by the KD Tunku Abdul Rahman is a

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Taiwan’s Submarine Debate: Exploring Alternative Solutions

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Debates over Taipei’s submarine acquisition plan have resurfaced in recent times. The plan is likely to continue to be dogged

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MCA’s New President: From Disgrace To Community Hero?

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New MCA president Chua Soi Lek has recently ruffled the feathers of UMNO and the Malay-rights group Perkasa. Are we

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Hosting The Commonwealth Games: Will It Boost India’s Soft Power?

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India’s decision to host the Commonwealth Games seems to have become less popular in the country for its reported oganisational

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Singapore’s Citizen Army: Bridging the Civil-Military Praxis – Analysis

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Running against the grain of contemporary all-volunteer militaries, the Singapore Armed Forces remains predominately a national service conscript force. The

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