lee, nicole wade, director of the center for strategic and international studies. really, thanks so much for taking the time today. we appreciate to hear some more of the news making headlines. indonesia and australia have signed a new defense corporation passed. the 2 countries saved the agreement will help coordinate efforts to fight terrorism and to provide disaster relief. increased corporation is aimed at countering security threats in the region, including the south china sea, with several states claim sovereignty of a dispute to the islands and waterways. the floods have killed thousands of people in india is west and good. you're out. states as monsoon rains have caused rivers to bus the banks. local media reporting, but nearly 2000 people have to be rescued by the military. if a 3 days of flooding more right, is expected to hit the coastal region today. i type type thing, sean sean, one of japan's strongest type students in decades is pounding southern areas with strong winds and torrential rain. millions of people have been advised that to 8 with a storm