Archive
July 2015
Maldives ‘Islamic’ Anti-Terror Bill Targets Dissidents
By Vishal Arora
The government proposes new legislation that would enable it to target dissidents at will.
Karachi Blackouts Evidence of Pakistan’s Energy Crisis
By Brian M. Perkins
The country’s largest city is in dire need of reforms.
Modi and the Sino-Indian Game for Iranian Gas
By Micha'el Tanchum
The Indian prime minister makes his opening move in a mini “Great Game.”
China’s Growth Surprise
By Anthony Fensom
The country’s second quarter GDP figure comes in right on target.
Modi in Central Asia: Goodbye TAPI, Hello TII?
By Casey Michel
As one proposed pipeline project flounders, another begins to look more enticing.
US Gives Human Rights Award to Jailed Kyrgyz Activist
By Catherine Putz
The U.S. and Kyrgyzstan have very different views on Azimjon Askarov.
Philippines to Revive Former US Naval Base Near South China Sea in 2016
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila is looking to reopen the facility next year in a further boost to its capabilities.
Several Suspected Terrorists Killed by Kyrgyz Police
By Catherine Putz
Five more were detained in a raid in Bishkek.
China: Japan Security Legislation a ‘Nightmare Scenario’
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing has reacted with predictable breathlessness to the passage of new security legislation in Tokyo.
Does Cambodia Really Need a New NGO Law?
By Mong Palatino
Critics contend the new law is a repressive legal tool that violates basic rights.
Who Cares if Iran Gets A Nuke? (Lessons from Pakistan)
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Sure, we have an Iran deal now, but is a nuclear Iran really so unthinkable?
What the South China Sea Means for South Korean Grand Strategy
By Van Jackson
The issue is a critical litmus test for Seoul's regional role.