Archive
2015
Iran Deal Update: 11,000 Kilograms of Enriched Uranium Leave Iran for Russia
By Ankit Panda
Iran has complied with a major requirement of the July 2015 nuclear deal and shipped thousands of kilograms of uranium out of the country.
What’s the Deal with Sri Lanka’s War Crimes Court?
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s announcement of a special court to handle alleged wartime abuses should still be met with skepticism.
The Top 5 Accomplishments of Chinese Diplomacy in 2015
By Dingding Chen
2015 was a very good year for Chinese diplomacy. Expert 2016 to be more challenging.
Turkmenistan Completes East-West Pipeline: What's Next?
By Catherine Putz
The pipeline’s history is a telling indicator of changing geopolitical winds.
India in 2015: A Foreign Policy Transformed
By Harsh V. Pant
2015 was a momentous year for Indian foreign policy, showing that leadership can truly matter.
Philippine 'Freedom Voyage' Lands on Disputed Island in South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Defying China and the Philippine government, an activist group lands 47 people on Thitu Island.
Making Sense of Modi's Surprise Stopover in Lahore
By Ankit Panda
Does the Indian prime minister's bold diplomacy bode well for South Asia's toughest bilateral relationship?
China's New Anti-Terrorism Law
By Shannon Tiezzi
There's much more to China's anti-terror law than the few sections dealing with tech providers.
New Hyrdropower Project Partners Needed in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
It looks like Moscow can’t afford the projects and Bishkek will be looking for new partners.
Behind the Mask: The Challenge of Reporting on China
By David Volodzko
How media narratives shape perspectives in China and the West.
Mao Zedong: Savior or Demon?
By Bo Zhiyue
Over 120 years after his birth, China still debates what Mao's true legacy is.
Is India’s Judiciary Out of Control?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
In India, the judiciary is hermetically sealed off from democratic checks and balances.