Archive
March 2016
What the ‘Death of Democracy’ Means in Southeast Asia
By Mong Palatino
Democracy has died and been reborn several times in different countries in the region.
India Opens Door to Japanese Assistance in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
By Ankit Panda
For the first time, India is accepting foreign infrastructure assistance on the strategically important islands.
Russia and Tajikistan Stage Large Antiterrorism Drills
By Catherine Putz
Moscow and Dushanbe are getting a lot of practice in.
North Korea, Syria Headline China-Russia Talks
By Shannon Tiezzi
With China's foreign minister in Russia, bilateral issues took a back seat to crises in the Korean Peninsula and Syria.
Did Obama's 'Red Line' Fib Matter in the End?
By Robert Farley
The importance of credibility in international affairs is often overestimated.
Sri Lanka’s Port City Project Is Back in Business
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka will resume a major (and controversial) development project.
Pakistan May Have Jeopardized the Latest Afghan Peace Talks
By Umair Jamal
Failure of the Afghan peace process will harm Pakistan's credibility to a great extent.
China's Startups Weather the Economic Slowdown
By Vicky Ge Huang
Despite a slumping currency and slowing growth, China's startup scene remains full of optimism.
Central Asia’s Year of Great Distractions
By Catherine Putz
Plus rumors on the Tajik border and Russia’s crisis; weekend reads.
China's $1.4 Billion Port City in Sri Lanka Gets the Green Light
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, "two sessions," Caixin on censorship, mass incidents, and Xi's cult of personality. Friday China links.
Tokyo, Okinawa Avoid Court Battle Over Futenma Base Issue
By Mina Pollmann
In the latest twist in the Futenma relocation saga, Tokyo and Okinawa have shelved their court cases.
Can Thailand's Junta Reverse its Economic Decline?
By Shawn W. Crispin
Thailand’s military government has ambitious goals, whether it can achieve them is a big question.