Archive
May 2016
Taiwan, Japan to Seek Bilateral Talks on Fishing Spat
By Mina Pollmann
After sending Coast Guard vessels to conduct competing patrols near Okinotori Island, the two sides are ready to talk.
TUTAP Energy Project Sparks Political Infighting in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
To go through Bamyan or Salang? That is the question.
Partial Panama Papers Database Now Available For Public Search and Download
By Ankit Panda
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists has made a partial Panama Papers database available.
In South Asia, Much Ado About F-16s
By Harsh V. Pant
Given the recent dispute over F-16s between Islamabad and Washington, what can New Delhi do?
AgustaWestland Graft Scandal Poised to Delay Conclusion of India-France Rafale Deal
By Ankit Panda
With renewed scrutiny of defense deals awarded under India's previous government, the India-France Rafale deal might be delayed again.
Controversial Duterte Clinches Win in Philippines Election Amid Uncertainty
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Sizable victory sparks worries about future of reform gains under predecessor.
Kyrgyz President Warns of Modern Fascists in Russia
By Catherine Putz
Victory Day in Central Asia this year was a more subdued affair, with requiems instead of parades.
Russia Holds Military Parade Showcasing Weapons Used in Syria Conflict
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Today’s parade in Moscow featured military hardware currently in use by the Russian military in Syria.
Iran Test-Fires Precision-Guided Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The ballistic missile test occurred in late April, according to a senior officer of in the Iranian military.
China's Jewel in the Heart of the Indian Ocean
By Wade Shepard
The Colombo Port City project was conceived by Sri Lanka, but is now an almost 100 percent Chinese undertaking.
The Long Arm of Chinese Censorship Reaches South Korea
By Sarah Cook
A performance in Seoul is cancelled after threats from Beijing.
Taiwan's Railway Diplomacy
By Michael Reilly
Railway diplomacy is Taiwan's latest attempt to counter international isolation.