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An annual conference designed for in-depth discussion and analysis of U.S. and Asian policy options on the South China Sea issue, hosted by the Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency ...

Iran war costs are estimated to be between $34 billion and $42 billion. As neither the FY 2026 defense budget nor the FY 2027 ...

Iran’s ability to reconstitute its military depends on its ability to import key materials and equipment. With the UAE’s role ...

The United States declined to renew the USMCA for another 16 years, triggering a decade of annual reviews. But the deal did ...

The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times both recently called North Korea's economy a surprising success, pointing to ...

Air and missile defense interceptors play a critical role in modern conflict. Accelerating production of solid rocket motors and strengthening the munitions industrial base will require an ...

The South Korean stock market is the world’s best-performing in the first six months of 2026, doubling in value mainly on ...

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, it faces a defining question: What role should development play in U.S.

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As AI data centers consume a growing share of global memory supply, shortages of advanced memory chips are emerging as a ...

Democracy is facing its biggest test in decades across Europe. To revive trust in institutions and ensure they deliver what ...