Archive
September 2015
Phnom Penh, City Interrupted
By Kris Hartley
With a troubled past, Cambodia’s bustling capital is today a naturally occurring marvel.
Malaysia Nabs Terror Suspects Amid Rising Islamic State Threat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Police step up patrols following threats issued by Western embassies.
Infamous Murder Case Shines Light on Korean Justice
By John Power
A 1997 murder case be will brought to trial (again) in South Korea's unique justice system.
Washington Cannot Remain Silent as Tajikistan Becomes a One-Party State
By Edward Lemon
Dushanbe has succeeded in crushing its opposition and the international community has failed to speak up.
South China Sea: Conflict Escalation and ‘Miscalculation’ Myths
By Steven Stashwick
“The record suggests that miscalculation concerns over incidents in the maritime realm are exaggerated.”
Why Kazakhstan Is Running for a Non-Permanent Seat on the UN Security Council
By Erlan Idrissov
No UN member state from Central Asia has ever sat on the UNSC. Time to correct this oversight.
Thailand’s Military Junta is Clueless about Economic Policy
By Anthony Kleven
Prayuth’s government is failing to reverse the country’s economic decline.
Averting a China-Vietnam Military Clash
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The risk of confrontation is rising, and Washington should help defuse tensions.
ASEAN's Economic Future
By Shannon Tiezzi
ASEAN's economic future and the implications of the AEC, the TPP, and China's economic slowdown.
Modi, Abe, Merkel, Rousseff Together: G4 to Meet on UN Sidelines
By Ankit Panda
The leaders of the G4 will be back together for the first time in more than 10 years.
Indonesia to Buy New Submarines from Russia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Officials remain bullish about purchase in spite of budget cuts.
Narendra Modi: Social Media Master?
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Russia and Pakistan jet talks, India's new assault rifle, and Xi Jinping's pop culture knowledge. Links.