Archive
April 2016
Gennady Golovkin and Kazakhstan’s Soft Power
By Joseph Hammond
The boxer is following a path first blazed by the Philippines' Manny Pacquiao.
The Implications of the Taliban’s Spring Offensive on Afghanistan
By Abdul Basit
It’s shaping up to be a tough few months for Afghanistan’s increasingly beleaguered government.
What’s Behind Chevron’s Giant Myanmar Gas Sale?
By Rui Hao Puah
A closer look at what could be a big deal in Myanmar's energy sector.
A New Round of Indonesia Executions?
By Luke Hunt
There are signs that the country is preparing for more executions soon.
Kazakhstan and US Renew Nonproliferation Partnership
By Vladimir Socor, Richard Weitz, and Daniel Witt
The two countries are working together to protect against nuclear terrorism.
Is China Gearing up for Another 'People's War'?
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is urging average citizens to join the fight to defend national security.
Diamonds Are Forever: India and the UK Revisit the Koh-i-Noor Diamond
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India has acknowledged that there may not be a good legal case for the return of the diamond.
Xi Jinping Has a New Title: Commander-in-Chief of the People's Liberation Army
By Ankit Panda
Xi's quest to expand his personal authority over the Chinese military continues.
UN Human Rights Committee Weighs in on Kyrgyzstan's Askarov Case
By Catherine Putz
The committee called on Kyrgyzstan to release Azimjon Askarov immediately.
Nawaz Sharif and the Panama Papers: A National Quagmire for Pakistan
By Hamzah Rifaat
Make no mistake: there is nothing ordinary about Nawaz Sharif's predicament in Pakistan today.
Pakistan and the Death Penalty
By Madiha Batool
Since lifting its moratorium on the death penalty in 2014, Pakistan has become one of the world's leading executioners.
From Vaccines to (Organic) Vegetables: The Cost of Raising a Child in China
By Qi Xie
In China, money buys peace-of-mind for worried parents who no longer trust domestic products.