Archive
February 2015
Climate Change and Human Trafficking: A Deadly Combination
By Priyali Sur
Climate change, poverty, and violence are contributing to a surge of human trafficking in Assam.
Abbott's Tough Talk on Terror
By Helen Clark
In his national security speech earlier this week, the prime minister pointed to a rising terror threat facing Australia.
Xi Jinping: China’s Undecided ‘Decider’
By Ryan Mitchell
In all, Xi’s ideological moves seem to share just one core feature: giving himself room to maneuver more freely.
Manipur and India’s ‘Act East’ Policy
By Edmund Downie
As India tries to build links with its neighbors, the fate of the Northeastern state of Manipur will be revealing.
Will Pakistan's Cellphone Biometric Push Pay Counter-Terrorism Dividends?
By Ankit Panda
The Pakistani government is embarking on a major biometric data collection effort to fight terrorism.
How Cricket Reveals Geopolitical Fault Lines in Afghanistan
By Sanjay Kumar
Afghan support for India in the Cricket World Cup reflects the political triangle between Kabul, New Delhi, and Islamabad.
Is a China-India-Russia Coalition Inevitable?
By Dingding Chen
Although unlikely in the near future, the three powers share interests that bind them and pose a challenge to the U.S.
Abe May Address Joint Session of US Congress
By Ankit Panda
Shinzo Abe may address a joint session of U.S. Congress -- a first for any Japanese prime minister.
Thailand's Junta in Campaign to Mend US Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New ambassador charged with improving relations with Washington.
Japan's Crown Prince Rebukes Historical Revisionism
By Ankit Panda
Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito cautioned that Japan should "humbly and correctly" look back on its past.
Report: North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Could Grow Tenfold by 2020
By Shannon Tiezzi
Research from the US-Korea Institute and NDU warns North Korea's nuclear and missile programs are developing rapidly.
