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Articles by RSIS :

South China Sea: Reducing The China-Vietnam Tension – Analysis

The disputed South China Sea is a source of long-running tension and instability in Asia, worsened by controversial actions and

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South China Sea Dispute: Why China Takes Pragmatic Stance – Analysis

The recent ASEAN-China agreement on a set of guidelines to implement their 2002 declaration for a code of conduct in

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Too Big To Fail? The US Debt Crisis And Its Implications – Analysis

The US has managed to pull back from the brink of bankruptcy, saved by a last-ditch effort to raise the

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Indonesia’s New Offset Policy: Time For Broader Defence Industrial Strategy – Analysis

Indonesia is preparing to launch its first national offset policy. The challenge is how to craft it to reflect the

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Norway’s Terrorist Attacks: Not The Usual Suspect – Analysis

The recent terrorist attacks in Norway clearly demonstrate that radicalisation does not belong exclusively to one sector of the ideological

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Role Of Arab Militaries In Popular Uprisings

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The structure and role of the armed forces in Egypt and Tunisia made the relatively peaceful overthrow of autocratic rulers

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Looking West: Australian Defence Force Posture Review – Analysis

Australia is undertaking a comprehensive review of its defence force posture that reflects a major shift in Canberra’s strategic thinking

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Syrian Revolt: Protesters At A Crossroads – Analysis

After five months of mass anti-government protests and despite a brutal crackdown, opponents of Syrian president Bashar al Assad are

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Asia Pacific Summits: How China, US And ASEAN Can Collaborate – Analysis

The annual series of summits in the Asia Pacific has begun. Questions abound about the efficacy of these high-profile meetings.

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