Archive
May 2016
Seeing Landlocked Laos' Sea
By Luc Forsyth and Gareth Bright.
The Nam Ngum dam was Laos’ first major hydropower project, and it resulted in the formation of an immense reservoir--the Laos Sea.
Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Bill Shot Down in Kyrgyz Parliament
By Catherine Putz
NGOs in Kyrgyzstan will be happy to know that the so-called Foreign Agents Bill won't become law. At least not yet.
Asia's War on Drugs
By Mangai Balasegaram
Some Asian countries are dropping punitive approaches in favor of a health-centered approach.
What Does ‘L-Shaped’ Growth Imply for China?
By Sara Hsu
An unnamed official gives some hints about the official projection for China’s economy.
Vietnam’s New Leadership Tested by Environment Protests
By Gary Sands
The public is increasingly angry about reports of mass fish deaths.
South Korea Sizing up Presidential Options
By Elaine Ramirez
How China Reacted to the Latest US South China Sea FONOP
By Ankit Panda
China's reaction to the latest U.S. freedom of navigation operation was unsurprisingly sour.
What Explains Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's Kashmir Stunt?
By Hamzah Rifaat
Recent accusations against the Pakistani government by the chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party merit scrutiny.
US Kicks Off Asia’s Largest Annual Humanitarian Mission
By Prashanth Parameswaran
May 11 marks the launch of this year’s iteration of the Pacific Partnership.
Indonesia to Execute 10 Foreigners in War on Drugs
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The third round of drug convict executions during Jokowi’s presidency is in the works.
#JusticeForJisha: How Well Has India Come to Handle Rape and Violence Against Women?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
After a brutal rape shook India in 2013, how has the country broached the issue of rape and sexual assault?
Russia's Economy in 2016
By Himani Pant
Falling oil prices and sanctions drive home the need for structural economic reform in Russia.