Archive
April 2016
Troubling Early Signs in Myanmar’s New Government
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Suu Kyi's dominance, dubious credentials, and a muddled platform are worrying some observers.
The Panama Papers and Women’s Rights in Pakistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The leaks could force Pakistani government’s hand on the Women’s Protection Act.
The Winner of the Panama Paper Leaks in Pakistan: Imran Khan
By Hamzah Rifaat
Imran Khan isn't impressed by Nawaz Sharif's judicial commission to investigate the revelations of the Panama papers.
13 North Koreans Defect from Overseas Restaurant
By Catherine Putz
A rare mass defection may hint at an uptick in defection.
Is the Afghan Taliban's Leadership Finally Coalescing Once Again?
By Ankit Panda
Several leaders of the Islamic State's Afghanistan operation have returned to the Taliban.
Will Vietnam Legalize Prostitution?
By Dien Luong
Vietnam debates the issue — unthinkable a decade ago in a country dominated by Confucianism.
Why China's Djibouti Presence Matters
By Johannes Feige
Beijing's growing role there has broader strategic implications.
Taliban Launch Spring Offensive in Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Taliban promise large-scale attacks, assassinations, and a war of attrition during this year’s fighting season.
Why India and Saudi Arabia Continue to Grow Closer
By Harsh V. Pant
Both India and Saudi Arabia have much to gain from their strategic rapprochement.
Can India Ever Become a Great Power?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Three preeminent analysts of the South Asian giant offer differing assessments.
Japan's Achilles Heel: Cybersecurity
By Mina Pollmann
Japan is uniquely underprepared for the cyber challenges of the 21st century.
The South China Sea in 2016: What’s Changed?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Bonnie Glaser with an overview of the current "facts on the water" in the South China Sea.