Chinese visit will spur Hanoi's economic agenda

Despite maritime frictions, Hanoi needs Beijing's economic support

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Philippines navy base would aid visiting forces deal

Re-establishing Subic Bay will underpin Manila's search for allies, and make Beijing cautious

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Confusion over Thein Sein's political future could sap his power and undermine policy

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NLD's decision to contest November's polls raises political stakes, and portends political deal-making

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Built into a powerful force under King Abdallah, questions now hang over its future

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A worsening Afghanistan security situation and IMU fighters' northward movement will worry Dushanbe

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Regional organisations will attempt to mediate in the dispute, reluctant to side openly with either party

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With Japanese support, Malaysia will increasingly push back against China over maritime disputes

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Moscow's reported offer of Iskander-M missiles to Armenia could increase Yerevan-Baku tensions

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A political crisis between Iraqi Kurdish factions is set to coincide with a new bid to loosen ties with federal Iraq

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