Archive
September 2015
Daughter of Kazakhstan’s President Appointed Deputy Prime Minister
By Catherine Putz
In Kazakhstan, it seems, there are second chances for daughters tainted by political scandal.
Okinawa Base Issue Heats up as Governor Rescinds Construction Approval
By Shannon Tiezzi
Okinawa Governor Onaga has moved to rescind the central government's permit to construct a new U.S. base.
Abbott Resigns: Australia Changes Course to Liberalism
By Greg Austin
With the ousting of Tony Abbott humane republicanism replaces conservative monarchism down under.
US, China Hold Cyber Talks Before Xi's Visit
By Shannon Tiezzi
A delegation of Chinese officials visited the U.S. for talks on cybersecurity issues.
Malaysia, Thailand Agree to Build Border Wall Amid Trafficking Woes
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries will jointly construct a barrier against cross-border crime.
Did External Forces Provoke Tajikistan’s Recent Trouble?
By Catherine Putz
A multitude of theories have emerged, but experts say Dushanbe’s troubles are home-grown.
South Korea, Philippines Deepen Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Defense ministers advance defense cooperation following bilateral meeting.
Meet the Architect of China's Economic Policies
By Bo Zhiyue
What you need to know about Liu He, Xi Jinping's top economic advisor.
Australia Begins Flights Over Syria
By Helen Clark
Will incoming PM Malcolm Turnbull continue Tony Abbott’s gung-ho policy on Syria?
Nepal’s Lingering Anguish
By Andrew Neal
Many Nepalese are struggling to cope in temporary shelters, at risk of abduction and trafficking.
How China Helped Cause the Syrian Refugee Crisis
By David Volodzko
By exporting missile technology to Iran, China is effectively arming Syrian forces and exacerbating the civil war.
It's Time for Afghanistan and Pakistan To Move Beyond the Blame Game
By Umair Jamal and Hafeez-ur-Rehman Hadi
Pakistan's interventionist agenda in Afghanistan won't disappear. Kabul needs to cope and look beyond the blame game.