Archive
April 2016
South Korea’s All-Out Economic Diplomacy in Mexico
By Anaïs Faure
Can Park breathe new life into a Korea-Mexico FTA?
India to Pay $9 Billion for 36 French Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The signing of a contract is imminent, according to Indian government sources.
Why the US Needs to Ratify UNCLOS
By Hank Johnson
"This treaty is of paramount importance to American national security interests," argues Congressman Hank Johnson.
Are Gay Rights Really Making Progress in China?
By David Volodzko
Was China’s recent lawsuit over same-sex marriage a victory or a defeat?
The Taiwan Deportations to China Aren't About Sovereignty
By Jin Kai
China has a legal right to investigate suspects believed to have harmed Chinese citizens.
Australian Elections Set For July 2
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has indicated that he will be calling a double dissolution poll.
Kyrgyz MP Pushes Back on US Human Rights Assessment
By Catherine Putz
"In the global confrontation it can be observed as part of the information war.”
Did Occupy Central Really Fail?
By Nicholas Gordon
The question is not as straightforward as it might appear.
The Trouble With Cambodia’s New Law on Trade Unions
By Mong Palatino
A new law fails to address old concerns.
Singapore to Table New Cyber Bill in 2017
By Rui Hao Puah
Move signals city-state’s growing resolve to protect its critical information infrastructure.
Singapore Unveils Another New Warship
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The city-state launches the second of eight new, locally-built littoral mission vessels.
Jamaat-ud-Dawa Sets Up Parallel Sharia Judicial System in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
The costs will be much higher if Pakistan doesn’t act against the group.