August 4, 2011

The Free Papua Movement

A series of rallies in Indonesia’s West Papua and Papua provinces is a reminder of the independence movement.

Sonia Gandhi and the 'G-4'

Reports that Sonia Gandhi is receiving medical treatment in the US raises questions about Rahul Gandhi’s future.

Hina Rabbani Khar's Limits

Despite the excitement over Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, questions remain over her influence.

China, Casinos and the Ark Royal

China has a history of buying old aircraft carriers as casinos, only to end up studying them. Is Britain’s Ark Royal next?

The Limits of Mil-to-Mil Contacts

There’s a limit to what military-to-military forums can teach countries. The US and China are a case in point.

China’s Fluid Ideology

The Communist Party has been constantly adjusting its ideology through revisions to the constitution. Expect this approach, not outside pressure, to produce change.

Yingluck Faces Thai Insurgency

Thaksin Shinawatra didn’t have much success tackling the insurgency in Thailand’s south. Will Yingluck do better?