Archive
March 2016
How Will the Philippines Presidential Election Transform the Country?
By Joshua Kurlantzick
How would the candidates handle the significant challenges that still confront the country?
The Sparring Strongmen of Northern Afghanistan
By Arif Sahar
Ethnic conflict has the potential to derail the country’s fragile progress.
Why ASEAN Must Remain Neutral on the South China Sea
By Scott Edwards
Pressure is growing for the bloc to condemn China. It should resist.
Aiding a Few Good Men (and Women) in the New Myanmar
By Dylan Kean and Jack Myint
Foreign assistance for training lawmakers needs to be more focused.
Thailand Must Join TPP: Junta Chief
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Premier admits Bangkok will eventually have to be part of the pact, even though it may take some time to do so.
Where Do European Union-India Relations Stand?
By Ankit Panda
The relationship between India and the European Union has room to go. Wednesday's summit sustained momentum, despite difficulties.
Why China Should Not Worry About Japan’s New Security Laws
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Little will change (for now).
Indonesia to Respond After South China Sea Case: Minister
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jakarta likely to issue statement on much-anticipated Philippines v. China verdict.
Russia to Test New Mobile Robot at Upcoming Strategic Missile Force Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s Strategic Missile Force will deploy the robot to guard and defend strategic missile facilities.
Is China's Football Dream Becoming Reality?
By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time in 15 years, China is one step from qualifying for the World Cup.
Did Kazakhstan's Elections Matter?
By Catherine Putz
Why did Astana hold elections early and does it matter that the results were more of the same?
Reality Check: Pakistan's War on Extremism Is Far From Over
By Umair Jamal
The attack in Lahore points to a worrying reality that Pakistan’s war against extremism is far from over.
Will Vietnam Buy a Squadron of Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Hanoi is purportedly interested in acquiring around a dozen Russian Sukhoi Su-35S multirole fighter jets.
What Myanmar Should Do About the Myitsone Dam
By Jared MacDonald
Cancelling and continuing the Chinese project both have consequences. Is there a third option?
After Lahore: The Truth About Terrorism and Pakistan
By Rohan Joshi
Despite the senseless violence in Lahore over the weekend, change does not appear to be forthcoming in Pakistan.
Australia’s Navy Begins Testing Combat Systems on Its First Air Warfare Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Integration and testing of the Aegis combat system aboard Australia’s first air warfare destroyer has begun.
Security Tops German Foreign Minister’s Agenda in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The minister is visiting Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan this week.
A Blueprint for China's Neighborhood Diplomacy
By Xue Li and Zheng Yuwen
China is emphasizing neighborhood diplomacy, but how to actually carry it out?
Japan's 'New' Opposition Party Is Not Actually New
By Yuki Tatsumi
The new Democratic Party looks a lot like its primary predecessor, the Democratic Party of Japan.
Islamophobia Could Destroy Singapore: Minister
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Minister’s warning comes amid heightened terror fears in the city-state.
Iran, China and the Silk Road Train
By Sudha Ramachandran
The Yiwu-Tehran train is a significant part of Beijing’s plans for regional integration.
Byungjin Put to the Test: Is North Korea About to Face Another Major Famine?
By Ankit Panda
Will famine expose the failure of Kim Jong-un's Byungjin policy?
Pakistan’s Coziness With Non-State Actors Represents the Single Greatest Global Nuclear Security Threat
By Ibne Ali
Pakistan’s willingness to use unpredictable and radical non-state actors puts its nuclear arsenal at risk.
How Sincere Were Obama’s Threats to Stop Iranian Nuclear Proliferation?
By David J. Karl
The Goldberg revelations offer further reasons for doubt.
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