Archive
April 2015
Pakistan’s Troubled Minorities
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Veengas Yangeen on forced conversions and dubious convictions of blasphemy.
China: The World’s New Peacekeeper?
By Emma Campbell-Mohn
Contributing to peacekeeping operations is helping Beijing to build a global presence.
Have Myanmar’s Armed Forces Gone Too Far?
By Hunter Marston and Andrew Morgan
Recent events show just how far Myanmar has to travel on the road to reform.
Japan: Seeking Renewal in the Face of Decline
By Andrew Oplas
Shinzo Abe’s constitutional reinterpretation has the potential to pay big dividends for the nation.
Shades of Gray in Afghanistan
By James L. Creighton
A former U.S. brigade commander recounts his experience dealing with a recently assassinated Afghan warlord.
Interview: Naomi Fink on the Japanese Economy
By Anthony Fensom
Analyst Naomi Fink on the Japanese economy and the outlook for Abenomics.
Taiwan: Ma’s AIIB Dilemma
By Pei-Yu Wei
Being left out of China’s new bank could leave Taiwan isolated. Joining it, though, carries political costs.
Farkhunda and the Future of Afghan Women
By Nasrin Amiri
Could the brutal murder of a young woman spark lasting change in Afghanistan?
The Risks of Expanding Repression in China
By Sarah Cook
In cracking down on the likes of women's activists, the CCP risks a much larger political crisis.
The Other Problem in the South China Sea
By Nina Hachigian
Territorial disputes are not the only issue to trouble this vital maritime region.
What’s Next for US-Vietnam Relations?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A brief look at some areas that might see further cooperation this year and beyond.
Shibuya Takes Japan a Step Forward on Marriage Equality
By Kyla Ryan
Same-sex couples are celebrating a milestone for LGBT rights in Japan.