Archive
April 2015
Iran and Pakistan Agree to Enhance Bilateral Trade
By Ankit Panda
Iran and Pakistan agreed to boost their trade ties, in an agreement that could yield $5 billion in trade growth.
China's Coming Nuclear Power Boom
By Shannon Tiezzi
Ramping up growth in the nuclear industry will be crucial to achieving China's emissions goals.
Is Tajikistan Moving Backward on Rights?
By Catherine Putz
Oinikhol Bobonazarova, a prominent human rights advocate, says the government is not addressing crucial issues.
Japan Wins New Philippine Defense Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo will construct ten vessels for Manila in the coming years.
Four Historical Lessons for Dealing with Iran
By Terry Rydz and Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
Talks are one thing, but actually implementing any deal with Iran will be quite another.
Hong Kong’s Election Reform Plan Sparks Debate, Protests
By Shannon Tiezzi
Hong Kong's government unveiled their proposal for electoral reform and democracy activists aren't happy.
China to Cambodia: Don’t Mention the War
By Luke Hunt
China marks an important occasion in Cambodia, without mentioning the occasion.
Thingyan: A New Year for a Troubled State
By Brennan O'Connor (text and photos)
Weary from conflict, the people of Kachin take the time to welcome the Burmese New Year.
ASEAN: Asia’s Hottest Investment?
By Anthony Fensom
The rise of ASEAN could ensure that Asia remains the world’s economic growth engine.
What Does India's Carrier Aviation Future Hold?
By Robert Farley
Despite the disappointment stemming from India's Rafale deal, the country's future in carrier aviation remains bright.
Meet Japan's New Maritime Surveillance Plane
By Franz-Stefan Gady
As tensions in East Asia are on the rise, Japan's Coast Guard is steadily increasing its capabilities.
Drone Swarms: How the US Navy Plans to Fight Wars in 2016
By Franz-Stefan Gady
'Swarmbots' could mean a new era in autonomous warfare.