Archive
July 2015
New Jailings Expose the Farce of Cambodia’s 'Culture of Dialogue'
By Luke Hunt
Opposition leader Sam Rainsy's reaction to a recent incident is just plain disturbing.
Kyrgyz Weigh in on Government’s Decision to Scrap US Treaty
By Catherine Putz
Conspiracies abound and opinions vary, but some seem to think the denunciation was a bad call.
Great Expectations During Japan Military Chief's US Visit
By Yuki Tatsumi
Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano got the red-carpet treatment during his visit to the U.S.
Indonesia’s Asian Fulcrum Idea
By Vibhanshu Shekhar
A new proposal exposes the inconsistency in Jakarta's worldview.
Sri Lankan Civil War: What If the Tamil Tigers Weren't Labelled as 'Terrorists'?
By Ambika Kaushik
How labeling a group influences the standards of civilian protection in wartime is a pertinent question.
After Uyghur Controversy, China Praises Law Enforcement Co-op With Thailand
By Shannon Tiezzi
China sees law enforcement cooperation with Thailand as a model to follow in other relationships.
Confirmed: US Navy Launches Underwater Drone From Sub
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The US Navy is making slow but steady progress in expanding its undersea warfare capabilities.
Surprise: India's New Fighter Jet Faces More Delays
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Once again, final operational clearance for the Tejas light fighter aircraft had to be postponed.
Illegal Logging Throws a Wrench Into China-Myanmar Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
Myanmar sentenced 153 Chinese loggers to life in prison, sparking protests from Beijing.
Donald Trump’s Problem With the US-Korea Alliance
By John Power
The Republican presidential candidate accuses South Korea of free-riding on the U.S. military.
Belarus and Kyrgyzstan – Eurasia's Unlikeliest Bedfellows
By Samuel Ramani
Tensions over the 2010 Kyrgyz coup are giving way to growing links.
Kazakhstan and Shady London Real Estate Deals
By Paolo Sorbello
A Global Witness report traces some high-end property deals to the Kazakhstan elite.