Archive
April 2016
The Currency Question: Andrew Jackson and Chairman Mao
By Maura Cunningham and Jeffrey Wasserstrom
Convergences and divergences between America and China tell us a lot about each country's current trajectory.
India's Supreme Court Takes on Controversial 'Triple Talaq' Practice
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Indian Supreme Court may soon take on a case of historic importance.
The South China Sea: Vietnam's Limited Diplomatic Options
By Du Nhat Dang
Russia, the United States, Japan -- who can help Vietnam square off against China?
Fearing Encroachment, Japan to Increase Investment on Far-Flung Islands
By Mina Pollmann
Japan wants to encourage islanders to stay put -- but is that in their best interests?
What Do Central Asia and the Middle East Have In Common?
By Catherine Putz
Plus, Islam and legitimacy in Uzbekistan; a quiet border and a dying Tajik theater. Recommended reads.
Did China Really Test a MIRV-Capable ICBM Near the South China Sea?
By Ankit Panda
Plus, India-China relations, India-Pakistan SLBM woes, and anti-corruption in the Pakistani military.
Pakistan Falls Behind in East Asia
By Ahmad Rashid Malik
Pakistan's "Vision East Asia" policy is gathering dust, even while India shores up its position in the region.
Will New Faces Test ASEAN Unity at the Ministers' Meeting?
By Termsak Chalermpalanupap
High turnover in the AMM could impact the “we feeling” -- and ASEAN unity over issues like the South China Sea.
Shaping Northeast Asia’s Future
By Robert Manning
An idea put forward by Korean President Park Geun-hye deserves support.
Corruption and Chaos in Papua New Guinea
By Sally Andrews
A two-plus-year corruption investigation into PNG's prime minister comes to a head.
Rights and Reconstruction: A Year After the Big Quake, Nepal's Struggles Continue
By Aura Freeman
A year after Nepal was devastated by an earthquake, reconstruction and recovery are far from over.
North Korean Defectors and Propaganda Theater
By John Power
The North and South Korean governments race to spin a rare mass defection to their own advantage.