Archive
May 2016
US Deploys Spy Plane, Destroyer to ADMM-Plus Exercise in Brunei and Singapore
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The United States is one of several countries involved in the drills co-hosted by Brunei and Singapore this week.
Amid Fish Deaths, Social Media Comes Alive in Vietnam
By Thu Huong Le
Facebook is the platform of choice for activists organizing rallies in response to the latest environmental disaster.
China Upgrades Older Warships With New Missile Systems
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese Navy is overhauling a number of older ships to boost their anti-air and anti-surface warfare capabilities.
Will Europe Overlook Turkmenistan's Tyranny for its Energy?
By Andrew Witthoeft
Europe may overlook the Central Asian state’s dismal rights record due to its rich natural gas reserves.
Fishery Disaster Tests Mettle of Vietnam's New Government
By Shawn W. Crispin
The country's newly appointed premier is dealing with one of its worst ever toxic spills.
Indonesia’s ‘Global Maritime Fulcrum’: The Case of Abu Sayyaf
By Dedi Dinarto
The militant group's activities reveal holes in the implementation of Jakarta's signature policy.
Where Does Afghanistan Fit in China’s Belt and Road?
By Zabihullah Mudabber
Afghanistan can be a hub for the OBOR project, but Kabul needs to capitalize on the potential benefits.
Land Protests Persist in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Astana has pushed the national unity narrative so strongly that there is little space for policy disagreements.
What Every Chinese People's Liberation Army Soldier Knows (Part 2): Epic PLA Battles of History
By Ben Lowsen
History 101, PLA style
Finding Regionalism in Jokowi’s Foreign Policy
By Felix Heiduk
Suggestions that Indonesia is now “turning away” from ASEAN may be exaggerated.
Thailand: The Limits of Absolute Power
By James Buchanan
General Prayut's power may be unlimited on paper, but in reality he is curtailed on several fronts.
The US Should Admit Its Vulnerability to Chinese Nuclear Attacks
By Ben Rimland
Acknowledging that MAD is once again at play will make U.S. nuclear deterrence more realistic.