Archive
May 2016
Tajikistan Talks the Talk on Rights, But Opposition Trials Continue
By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe says the right things in international forums, but hasn’t made measurable progress in fulfilling its rights commitments.
The Many Surprises of the 2016 Philippines Elections
By Mong Palatino
Poll results point to several outcomes few would have expected just months ago.
Why TPP Is Not Doomed to Fail
By Paul Nadeau
There are still hopes for the agreement to pass in spite of developments on the campaign trail.
India to Postpone Purchase of Russian S-400 Missile Defense System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
An Indian official claims that a budget crunch will delay the procurement of the missile defense systems by two years.
Afghan Air Force’s New Light Attack Aircraft Conducts More than 260 Sorties in Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A-29 Super Tucano aircraft have flown hundreds of close-air support and training missions since January.
National Security and Chinese FDI in Australia: Round Two
By Helen Clark
Once again, the government baulks at a major land sale to China.
The Panama Papers and a Turf War in Pakistan
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif finds himself on increasingly shaky ground.
The Implications of Tightening Russia-Uzbekistan Ties
By Samuel Ramani
By improving frosty relations with Tashkent, Moscow can boost its leverage over Central Asia as a whole.
The Truth About the Deportations of Alleged Taiwanese Scammers from Kenya to China
By Michael Turton
Most analysts interpreted the case through the lens of sovereignty issues -- and missed the point entirely.
6 Months Later: The 'Comfort Women' Agreement
By Prakash Panneerselvam and Sandhya Puthanveedu
Lacking formal implementation and combined with changing political tides, the comfort women issue will drag on.
Hezb-e-Islami's Opening Is a Major Opportunity for Ashraf Ghani and Afghanistan
By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai
Peace may remain elusive for Afghanistan, but outreach to Hezb-e-Islami will be an important stepping stone in getting there.
US Expands 3rd Fleet's Role in the Western Pacific
By Mina Pollmann
The California-based half of U.S. Pacific Fleet is gaining new independence.