Archive
September 2015
Turkmenistan Pushes Ahead on TAPI Pipeline
By Micha'el Tanchum
The Central Asia country is hoping to outpace post-sanctions Iran.
The Obama-Xi State Visit: Any Room for Human Rights?
By Jared Genser
The agenda is packed, but human rights issues are likely to get short shrift.
Asia’s Risky Cities
By Anthony Fensom
Some of the most at-risk cities in the world can be found in Asia, according to one report.
Leading Philippine Presidential Candidate Unveils Platform
By Mong Palatino
A brief look at Grace Poe's platform.
Myanmar's Electoral Landscape: Vibrant, But Uncertain
By Phuong Nguyen
As Myanmar approaches a historic election, things appear stable, though uncertainty persists.
Hybrid Warfare With Chinese Characteristics
By Benjamin David Baker
From Sun Tzu to Xi Jinping: Russia isn’t the only one who knows hybrid warfare.
China, Myanmar Talk Border Security at Military Consultation
By Shannon Tiezzi
Myanmar's deputy commander-in-chief visits China for talks, with joint border security high on the agenda.
Tajikistan Sinks Further Into Autocracy
By Casey Michel
As Dushanbe consolidates a de facto one-party state, the West remains largely silent.
Remember China's Announced 300,000 Troop Cut? Not Everyone's Happy About It
By Ankit Panda
Xi Jinping's announcement of a major troop cut in the PLA caught even China's military by surprise.
Negotiating Sri Lanka’s Future at the UN Human Rights Council
By Taylor Dibbert
Negotiations over another UN Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka are ongoing, with many issues unresolved.
How Will China and the US Address the North Korean Puzzle?
By Mu Chunshan
With Xi Jinping in the United States this week, North Korea should figure high on the agenda.
Why ASEAN Economic Community Can't Ignore the Environment
By Rob Edens
Without strong standards and an oversight mechanism, ASEAN risks sending its already embattled ecosystem off a cliff.