Archive
June 2016
After China Meeting, ASEAN Must Unite on South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
With the PCA verdict approaching, the grouping must stand together on the issue in the coming months.
A Trafficking-Terrorism Nexus in Central Asia
By Mariya Y. Omelicheva and Lawrence Markowitz
"The nexus is a 21st century challenge for Central Asia that requires concerted national and international efforts."
US, Japan, South Korea Conduct Joint Missile Drill
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The three countries hold a coordinated live ballistic target tracking event after a series of test firings by North Korea.
A Chinese Cab Driver and the Sino-Tibetan Problem
By Tshering Chonzom Bhutia
A brief conversation illuminates how public opinion is shaped by (and diverges from) official Chinese narratives.
The Real Trade Challenge for Taiwan and Tsai Ing-wen
By Michael Reilly
Taiwan's biggest economic issue isn't dependence on China.
India Finally Joins Missile Technology Control Regime
By Prashanth Parameswaran
After years of discussions, New Delhi finally becomes the grouping’s 35th member.
Philippines v. China: Decision to Be Released on July 12, 2016
By Ankit Panda
The highly anticipated verdict will offer clarity on maritime entitlements in the Spratly Islands.
How China Can Benefit From Brexit
By Wy Cheng
China could actually come out the winner from the U.K. vote to leave the EU.
Organ Harvesting in China
By Benedict Rogers
Two new reports shed light on a gruesome practice.
South Korea's Shipbuilding Crisis
By Robert Farley
Can the South Korean state arrest what looks to be an imminent crisis in the shipbuilding industry?
Pointing to Perestroika: Explaining Social Unrest in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
The glasnost–democratization–nationalism argument for unrest in newly-independent Tajikistan leaves out economic factors.
Lion's Blood: Behind Sri Lanka's Sinha Le Movement
By Zachary Walko
The rise of Sinhala-Buddhist ultra-nationalism (allegedly with political backing) could threaten reconciliation.