Archive
2015
Torture in China: A Vicious Cycle
By David Volodzko
Reports from human rights groups paint a dark picture of the use of torture in China's legal system.
Obama Philippines Visit to Focus on Maritime Security
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While Obama will be in Manila to attend APEC, what’s happening on the sidelines may steal the show.
China, Laos to Build $6 Billion Railway by 2020
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing and Vientiane seal a much-awaited deal.
US, Cambodia Navies Launch Joint Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
CARAT Cambodia kicks off November 16.
Afghanistan After the US-Iran Nuclear Deal
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Could the deal pave the way for greater regional cooperation in Afghanistan’s fight against terrorism?
Kyrgyzstan and the Islamists
By Umar Farooq
While detained in a Kyrgyzstan prison cell, our reporter speaks with some former ISIS members.
With Afghanistan, 'Nuclear Deal' on Agenda, Pakistan's Army Chief Visits the United States
By Ankit Panda
General Raheel Sharif will visit the United States this week, with a broad agenda.
On a Tightrope: Can Afghanistan Balance Between Pakistan and India?
By Umair Jamal
Afghanistan is in a difficult position today. Can it walk a tightrope between India and Pakistan?
Narendra Modi Ushers in a Much-Needed 'Reset' in Relations with the United Kingdom
By Harsh V. Pant
The Indian prime minister's state visit successfully focused the India-UK bilateral relationship.
China Showcases Military Hardware to Gulf States at 2015 Dubai Air Show
By Benjamin David Baker
Chinese arms companies have some advantages in the regional arms trade competition, notably with their drones.
India and China Continue Counter-Terrorism Consultations
By Ankit Panda
The Pakistan question looms large in China-India counter-terrorism discussions.
Vietnam and New Zealand Aim to Double Trade By 2020
By Ankit Panda
New Zealand and Vietnam plan to hit a trade volume of $2.2 billion by 2020.