Archive
2013
India’s ASEAN Defense Sales Effort
By Saurav Jha
Pakistan Long March Ignored by Media
Families of Baloch missing persons march (and march) in a desperate bid to draw attention to their plight.
The Geopolitics of a US-Iran Détente
Sanctions, centrifuges and personalities aren’t the only forces pushing Iran and the U.S. toward a détente.
Japanese Maintain Soft Approach Vying for Indochinese Influence
Tokyo has earned plaudits for its aid approach, but it wants support for its maritime disputes.
China and the Uyghurs
An Uyghur leader talks about last month’s incident in Tiananmen Square and the plight of his people.
Singapore and the Death Penalty
A recent amendment saves one drug mule. But should death for drug crimes be ended altogether?
Where Do The US and Pakistan Go From Here?
The pre-2011 status quo in US-Pakistan relations is not coming back. Now’s the time to determine its replacement.
ELLE Magazine Declares North Korea a Fashion Trend
The influential lifestyle magazine is promoting “North Korea Chic” as a top international fashion trend this fall.
Can Humanitarian Drills Rescue the US-China Relationship?
To combat mutual suspicion, the U.S. and China are ramping up their joint humanitarian and disaster relief exercises
Who Resurrected the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?
Long considered dead, the prospect of a China-Australia Free Trade Agreement has gained new life.
Indian Army Successfully Tests BrahMos Block-III Deep Penetration Variant
India tested a “block-III variant of BrahMos with deep penetration capability” from a mobile launcher.
Not All Conflict Is Irrational
Were states to get into a tussle over the Arctic someday, they wouldn’t necessarily be irrational.