Archive
May 2016
Top US Asia Diplomat Visits Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Daniel Russel is in the region for a series of bilateral and regional meetings May 6 to 12.
Who Is Pakistan Rooting For in the US Elections?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What can Pakistan expect out of the next U.S. president's foreign policy?
The Repression of Sri Lanka’s Tamils Continues
By Taylor Dibbert
In spite of Colombo’s promises, the repression of Tamils continues.
Vietnam Positioning to Impress Ahead of Obama's Visit
By Luke Hunt
Bilateral ties could get a boost during the U.S. president's upcoming trip there.
Afghanistan: The Calm Before the Storm
By Naqeebullah Miakhel and Najibullah Noorzai
By not attacking during the opium harvest, Kabul has missed a critical opportunity to strike a blow against the Taliban.
5 Trends That Define the 2016 Philippine Elections
By Mong Palatino
As the country prepares to go to the polls, a look at some notable developments during the campaign up to this point.
In India, Religion Meets Feminism
By Eloise Stark
In India, priestesses and goddesses lead the fight for women’s empowerment.
Kazakhstan Scrambles to Deflate Protest Tensions
By Catherine Putz
And Tajikistan tries to distract from human rights criticisms; recommended reads.
Hong Kong's Tax Revenue Decline Has a Silver Lining
By Cal Wong
Hong Kong's overheated property market may finally be cooling off.
ISIS in India: The Writing on the (Facebook) Wall
By Shruti Pandalai
India needs to take the threat of ISIS recruitment on social media seriously.
Meet the Chinese Superfans of American Football
By Benjamin Parkin
The NFL's plans to expand in China involve tapping into the existing American football subculture.
5 Reasons Why India Agreed to a Logistics Agreement With the United States
By Rupakjyoti Borah
India's willingness to go for a logistics agreement with the United States is an important development.