Archive
May 2016
Six Issues for Narendra Modi’s Iran Visit
By Kabir Taneja
The Indian prime minister has some important tasks for his trip to Iran later this month.
Australia: Turnbull Pledges Growth as Elections Called
By Anthony Fensom
In the wake of the budget, the Australian PM has confirmed that Australia will go to the polls on July 2.
China to Plow $11.9 Billion Into Civil Aviation
By Cal Wong
China's latest target for investment: civil aviation.
What Do Hillary Clinton's Emails Reveal About Her Asia Policy?
By Gary Leigh
An inside look at how Clinton talks and thinks about Asia.
Is the KMT Becoming a Fringe Party in Taiwan?
By Liam Joel Han
After an election-day rout, the KMT seems to be moving farther away from public opinion.
Modern China’s Revolutionary Dream
By Kerry Brown
The role Xi Jinping envisions for the Chinese Communist Party -- and himself.
The Case for US Ship Visits to Taiwan
By Randall Schriver
The idea is worthy of our consideration and warrants a closer look.
Myanmar’s New President Makes Laos First Overseas Trip
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Htin Kyaw visits neighboring Laos to boost bilateral ties.
Brunei’s New Air Force Commander Visits Singapore
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New chief makes trip to the city-state from May 4 to 6.
Combat Mission Over, But US Remains at War in Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
Details from the Pentagon's inquiry into the Battle for Kunduz in October 2015 highlight high combat involvement for U.S. forces.
After F-16 Fiasco, US-Pakistan Ties Are Due to Head South Again
By Rohan Joshi
The ongoing imbroglio over the sale of F-16s highlights deeper fissures between Washington and Islamabad.
Can India Counter China’s Submarine Force?
By Pushan Das
Is the Indian Navy ready for the challenges posed by increased Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean?