Archive
April 2016
Is Tajikistan Inching Toward a Banking Crisis?
By Catherine Putz
One major bank might be forcing some employees into unpaid vacations, local media reports.
North Korea’s Missile Threat: No Longer Crying Wolf
By Elaine Ramirez
By the time Seoul and Washington finally act on Pyongyang, it could be too late.
Japan's Fighter Jets Intercepted Chinese Aircraft 571 Times in 2015
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The number of sorties flown to ward off Chinese intrusions into Japan’s airspace has risen substantially.
Afghan President Blames Pakistan for Sheltering Taliban
By Catherine Putz
Ghani said militant groups “are being hosted and aided from the territory of Pakistan.”
Japan’s New 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet Makes Maiden Flight
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The flight took place with ‘no particular problems,’ according to Japanese defense officials.
How US Intelligence Gets China Wrong
By Yang Hengjun
Another look at Michael Pillsbury's The Hundred Year Marathon.
Russia's Plan for Afghanistan
By Dmitriy Frolovskiy
Putin is preparing for the worst-case scenario in Afghanistan.
How a Greek Port Became a Chinese ‘Dragon Head’
By Andreea Brînză
The Greek port of Piraeus has become the first pillar of China’s new Maritime Silk Road in Europe.
Details of Tony Blair's Dealings With Kazakhstan Leaked
By Casey Michel
Leaked documents show Blair and his coterie sold their services to the Kazakhstani government for millions of pounds annually.
What’s Behind Russia’s New Nuclear Pact With Laos?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state’s nuclear ambitions are beginning to gain some steam.
The Dry Laws of India
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Alcohol prohibition is on the rise in India.
Will China Begin Scarborough Shoal Reclamation After Hague Verdict on South China Sea?
By Ankit Panda
Scarborough Shoal was seized by China in 2012. Reclamation there would be unusually provocative.