Archive
September 2015
Indonesia: Harvesting the Devil’s Gold
By Sugato Mukherjee
These Indonesian miners have one of the world's deadliest jobs.
Tikapur and Ethnic Violence in Nepal
By Manish Gyawali
A brutal massacre shows the dark side of identity politics.
Foreign Investors and China’s Naval Buildup
By Gabriel Collins
Chinese shipbuilders are looking to international capital markets to fund their operations.
Philippines, Australia to Hold Joint Military Exercises
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries are set to hold twin drills.
Evolution of the US-ROK Alliance: Is There a Post-Unification Future? Pt. 2
By Leon Whyte
Despite the strength of their ties, neither country should take the alliance for granted.
US-China: Climate Change Challenge and Opportunity
By Li Shuo
A climate deal offers hope for US-China relations – and for the world’s future.
Pacific Islands Forum: Climate of Consensus Before Paris?
By Helen Clark
The two largest members are being targeted by Pacific Island states worried about climate change.
India Gets Its First New Artillery Guns Since the 1980s
By Ankit Panda
India's new artillery gun is indigenous and stands to considerably improve the Indian Army's artillery capabilities.
Imports of German Cars Stopped at Turkmen Border
By Catherine Putz
BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz have reportedly been added to the list of banned car imports.
Malaysia Likely to Pass TPP Despite Najib Troubles: Expert
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Support deemed sufficient for country to get mammoth free trade pact through.
Tajikistan's Recent Violence: What We Know (and Don't Know)
By Catherine Putz
As time goes on, it will becoming increasingly difficult to figure out precisely what happened in Vahdat and Dushanbe.
What’s the Status of India’s Light Combat Helicopter?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The HAL Light Combat Helicopter recently completed crucial trials.