Archive
April 2016
Does Modi Have the Political Capital to Engage With Pakistan?
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
Why incrementalism might be the best approach.
Militancy in Punjab
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The recent bombing in Lahore underscores the problem with militancy in Pakistan’s most populous province.
China and Pakistan Air Forces Launch Joint Training Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The joint training exercise was launched this Saturday and is slated to run until April 30.
Indonesia’s Naval Power in the Spotlight with Exercise, Fleet Review and Symposium
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Busy week for maritime diplomacy seen as boost for Jokowi’s global maritime fulcrum strategy.
Indian State Elections in West Bengal, Assam: What Are the Stakes?
By Ankit Panda
India's ruling party will need a strong showing in upcoming state elections for its national reform agenda to succeed.
Kerry Becomes First US Secretary to Visit Hiroshima
By Shannon Tiezzi
Kerry's trip, made with the other G7 foreign minsters, could pave the way for a visit by Obama in May.
Japan Sends Helicopter Destroyer to South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force warship will join a naval exercise held off Indonesia this week.
The United States Can't Afford Trump's Policies Toward Northeast Asia
By Woo Jung-Yeop
America can't be made great again by abandoning long-standing allies like South Korea and Japan.
ASEAN Launches New Military Medicine Center
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Opening ceremony held for the establishment of the body, which will be located in Bangkok.
Nazarbayev Starts Off Week of Travel in Iran
By Catherine Putz
He’ll head on to Istanbul and Uzbekistan later in the week.
China's Coming Crackdown on Healthcare Corruption
By Andrew Collier and Vivienne Cheung
China is increasing focused on addressing corruption in its domestic healthcare industry.
Japan’s Military to Get New Assault Amphibious Vehicles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to supply 30 Assault Amphibious Vehicles.