Archive
October 7, 2015

The Great Myanmar Timber Heist
By John Coyne
China’s One Belt, One Road project is already having very real repercussions for Myanmar.

The Plight of Afghanistan’s Soldiers
By Ali Reza Sarwar and Moh. Sayed Madadi
The Afghan government is failing to provide its military with the leadership and support it needs.

Why Is Kazakhstan’s Currency the World’s Most Volatile?
By Casey Michel
Nazarbayev promised there would be “no upheavals” but the global economy had other plans.

Nepal’s Constitution and Lessons for India
By Mukesh Rawat
India wants Nepal to change some provisions. It would do better to adopt some itself.

Japan to Offer Australia Its Top-Secret Submarine Technology
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo has disclosed additional details of its offer to replace the Royal Australian Navy's Collins-class subs.

Top US General in Afghanistan: Afghan Security Forces 'Could Potentially Collapse'
By Franz-Stefan Gady
General John F. Campbell testified on the results of this year’s fighting season in front of the U.S. Congress.

Interview: Mahathir Mohamad
By Joyce Lee
“A leader must be concerned about the country, not about himself.”

Why the China-US Cyber Agreement May Prove Destructive
By Greg Austin
No easy solutions in U.S.–China cyber security.

The Japan-Vietnam Maritime Security Relationship
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
Can growing ties help Vietnam deal with its South China Sea disputes?

Why TPP Will Likely Pass the US Congress
By Paul Nadeau
While the outlook for the trade pact is still uncertain, it isn’t as gloomy as some suggest.

Interview: Chasing A River's Tail
By Catherine Putz
Luc Forsyth and Gareth Bright have set out on a journey to follow the Mekong river from sea to source.

The Secret Ingredient in China-North Korea Relations
By Jin Kai
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