Archive
2015
Confirmed: Ghani to Attend Heart of Asia Conference in Islamabad
By Catherine Putz
The Indian Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj, is also to attend.
The Truth About China's 'Two-Child Policy'
By Bo Zhiyue
The loosening of the "one-child policy" isn't quite the landmark step observers had hoped for.
China-Mali Relations After the Bamako Attacks
By Benjamin David Baker
Chinese companies have a surprisingly large stake in Mali. How could this relationship unfold in the future?
China and Africa: The Great Debate
By David Volodzko
The pros and cons of China's presence in Africa.
A Miracle on the Indus River?
By Ahmad Rashid Malik
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has the potential to transform Pakistan’s economy.
Indonesia: Jakarta’s Change of Strategy Towards West Papuan Separatists
By Ned Talbot
A new approach by President Joko Widodo may force the separatists to change direction.
The Rupshu Pastoralists
By Sugato Mukherjee
The Changpas hold on to ancient traditions in a fragile, disputed region.
The ‘Heart of Asia’ Conference: A Fresh Start?
By Habib Wayand
A regional conference in Islamabad this week offers another chance at peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.
Osaka Elections and the Japanese National Security Debate
By Michio Ueda
The LDP's recent election loss might actually be to Shinzo Abe's benefit.
For the US and Vietnam, a Moral and Strategic Imperative
By Zach Przystup
With some "diplomatic insight and political vision" the US could write a new future with Vietnam.
The New China-Africa Relations: 4 Trends to Watch
By Shannon Tiezzi
The first China-Africa summit since 2006 provides clues about the future of China's role on the continent.
Lessons From Obama’s Southeast Asia Trip
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The president’s visit to Malaysia and the Philippines offered several lessons about U.S. relations with Southeast Asia.