Archive
September 2015
Current Events Overshadow Anniversaries in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Tajikistan's manhunt for a renegade general continued through its Independence Day and other reads for the weekend
China Vows to ‘Intensify’ Fight Against Tibetan Separatists
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, new railways, military reform, and China in Southeast Asia. Friday China links.
Kuwait and Indonesia: A Window of Opportunity?
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
From modest beginnings, bilateral ties are now being driven by some compelling factors.
Urbanization and Migration in Developing Asia
By Asit K. Biswas and Cecilia Tortajada
Urbanization is a complex challenge, with implications that are difficult to forecast.
Malay Pride Rally Stokes Race Politics in Malaysia
By Mong Palatino
Another troubling sign that the 'race card' is being exploited in the country's politics.
Japan's Role in the Refugee Crisis
By Mina Pollmann
Japan has been quick to donate money, but slow to welcome refugees.
Asia Versus The Fed
By Anthony Fensom
A U.S. interest rate hike could create more turbulence in Asian economies.
How Popular Is Kim Jong-un?
By John Power
A new report attempts to gauge what North Koreans actually think of their leader.
India and Iran: Challenges and Opportunity
By Vinay Kaura
The nuclear deal opens the door for India, but its neighbors have their own plans.
China Is Recreating the American 'Hub-and-Spoke' System in Asia
By Lee Jaehyon
What China's doing should be familiar to observers of U.S. Asia policy.
Watch Out China: Vietnam's Coast Guard Will Fight Back
By Ankit Panda
A new Vietnamese regulation will allow its coast guard to use weapons to deter and repel ships.
Here's the Real Reason Why India's Economy Is Smaller Than China's
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Why did India's economy falter?