Archive
April 2015
Prominent Pakistani Social Activist Shot Dead in Karachi
By Zareen Muzaffar
Sabeen Mahmud, a Pakistani social activist, was shot dead by unidentified attackers on April 24, 2015.
South China Sea: China's Unprecedented Spratlys Building Program
By Victor Robert Lee
Subi Reef looks next in line for an airstrip, as building and reclamation continue with unprecedented speed.
India Bans Al Jazeera for Broadcasting 'Wrong' Maps of Kashmir
By Ankit Panda
The Qatari news agency received a five-day ban.
Turkmenistan’s War on Satellite Dishes
By Catherine Putz
Are Ashgabat's satellite dishes an eyesore or a lifeline to information?
200 Years Ago, Britain Recruited South Asia's Fiercest Warriors
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
200 years ago today, the legendary Gorkha rifles were formed.
China, Philippines Spar Over South China Sea Run-Ins
By Shannon Tiezzi
Manila and Beijing clashed over a series of run-ins between their citizens and militaries in disputed areas.
The Humble Beginnings of China's Space Program
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, the PLAN's birthday, China in the Middle East, and the truth about Hong Kong's election plan. Friday China links.
US-South Korea: A Pragmatic Alliance?
By Steven Denney
South Koreans are taking an increasingly pragmatic view toward their relationship with the U.S.
Over Half of World Piracy Attacks Now in ASEAN
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new report has some troubling numbers for the region on this score.
Which Central Asian Leaders Are Attending Russia's Military Parade?
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have recently rescheduled their Victory Day parades so their presidents can attend Russia’s.
Taiwan’s All-Volunteer Force Pains: There’s a Way Out
By J. Michael Cole
Taiwan's politics are proving ruinous for the country's national defense. Here's what needs to be done.
Revealed: Russia’s Deadly New Tank Force
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Putin's new armored corps delineates a clear break with Soviet-era legacy weapon systems.