Archive
May 2016
OSCE Hosts Master Class on Media Regulation in Turkmenistan
By Catherine Putz
This is not, apparently, satire.
Warming Up for the Polls in India: What's at Stake in Tamil Nadu's State Elections
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
From the preparations of the Election Commission to the trends in the opinion polls, here's why Tamil Nadu matters in Indian politics.
The Submarine Deal and Australia’s Ties With France
By Helen Clark
Canberra’s recent decision to buy its subs from France highlights the scope for strategic cooperation.
The Fighters, A Doctor, and the US-Pakistan Relationship
By Hamzah Rifaat
The United States and Pakistan run into another in a long string of difficulties in their relationship.
The Rohingya and Suu Kyi’s Myanmar
By Austin Bodetti
The democratic icon’s party won a major victory last year. Will it help a beleaguered minority?
Coffee, Kingdoms, and the Peace of Southern Laos
By Luc Forsyth and Gareth Bright
The area around Pakse, the largest city in southern Laos, is best known for its coffee production and the ruins of an ancient empire.
India, Indonesia Kick Off Joint Naval Patrols
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of the Ind-Indo CORPAT will go on till mid-May.
Japan, Philippines to Finalize New Military Aircraft Deal For Five TC-90s
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides will discuss specifics to allow Manila to lease five TC-90s from Tokyo.
Interview: Robert Sutter
By Kristian McGuire
What might cross-strait relations and U.S. Taiwan policy look like following leadership changes in Taiwan and the U.S.?
Tokyo-Tehran Ties and the US-Japan Alliance
By Cory McKenzie and William Ossoff
U.S. and Japanese interests are showing signs of divergence.
US Won't Subsidize Pakistan's Purchase of F-16 Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States told Pakistan to “put forward national funds” for the purchase of eight F-16 fighter aircraft.
It's Time Google Came Back to China
By Dingding Chen
And China should welcome Google back, as long as it abides by Beijing's laws and regulations.