Archive
April 13, 2016
The Problem With Australia’s Steel Industry
By Grant Wyeth
Arrium's collapse highlights the downside of over-reliance on an industry which is at the mercy of global markets.
Troubling Early Signs in Myanmar’s New Government
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Suu Kyi's dominance, dubious credentials, and a muddled platform are worrying some observers.
The Panama Papers and Women’s Rights in Pakistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The leaks could force Pakistani government’s hand on the Women’s Protection Act.
Japanese Destroyers Visit Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay in Historic Move
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries record another first in their burgeoning defense relationship.
The Winner of the Panama Paper Leaks in Pakistan: Imran Khan
By Hamzah Rifaat
Imran Khan isn't impressed by Nawaz Sharif's judicial commission to investigate the revelations of the Panama papers.
13 North Koreans Defect from Overseas Restaurant
By Catherine Putz
A rare mass defection may hint at an uptick in defection.
Is the Afghan Taliban's Leadership Finally Coalescing Once Again?
By Ankit Panda
Several leaders of the Islamic State's Afghanistan operation have returned to the Taliban.
Will Vietnam Legalize Prostitution?
By Dien Luong
Vietnam debates the issue — unthinkable a decade ago in a country dominated by Confucianism.
Taliban Launch Spring Offensive in Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Taliban promise large-scale attacks, assassinations, and a war of attrition during this year’s fighting season.
Why India and Saudi Arabia Continue to Grow Closer
By Harsh V. Pant
Both India and Saudi Arabia have much to gain from their strategic rapprochement.
Japan's Achilles Heel: Cybersecurity
By Mina Pollmann
Japan is uniquely underprepared for the cyber challenges of the 21st century.
The South China Sea in 2016: What’s Changed?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Bonnie Glaser with an overview of the current "facts on the water" in the South China Sea.
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