Archive
July 2016
What Every Chinese Soldier Knows (Part 3): Mao’s Generals
By Ben Lowsen
The hallowed halls of the Helmsman’s hardies.
India's New Education Policy: What Are The Priorities?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A quick glance at the areas of concern being addressed.
Confirmed: China and Russia to Hold Naval Drills in South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
The September exercises will include both land and sea-based drills, China's Defense Ministry says.
ASEAN Police Chiefs Ink New Pact Amid Islamic State Fears
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Agreement on crisis management a boost for intelligence-sharing and assistance during attacks.
China’s Economic Reforms: Global Outlook
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Fabio Ghironi.
Vietnam Reports Surge in Dengue Infections
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The number of people with dengue fever has seen a 260 percent increase from just a year ago.
Brexit's Impact on Kazakhstan
By Samuel Ramani
Kazakhstan has especially close ties with Britain. What happens when the U.K. leaves the EU?
Will Pokémon Go Power Up Japan’s ‘Cool Economy’?
By Henry Laurence
The game's phenomenal success is good for Nintendo, but it doesn't mean much for Japan's creative industry at large.
China’s Quest to Attract Foreign Talent
By Wy Cheng
Can China overcome its "brain drain" to create a net inflow of highly skilled workers?
Kazakhstan: Oil Workers Strike in Zhanaozen
By Catherine Putz
The strike--while brief--is another note in a litany of economic-based public frustrations.
US Lawsuit Against Malaysia's 1MDB: Who Is 'Official 1'?
By Mong Palatino
The clues point to only one person.
The Herding Life in Mongolia
By Peter Bittner
A look at the daily life of nomads 100 km outside of Ulaanbaatar.