Archive
July 2016
The Dark Secrets of Thailand’s Military
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
One bold woman has thrown the institution into controversy in her pursuit of justice.
Who Leads Coups in Pakistan: The Military or the Establishment?
By Ahsan Chaudhary
A look at the last coup attempt in Pakistan, the "London Plan" of 2014.
Brits Blacklist East Turkestan Islamic Movement
By Catherine Putz
And U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice had "a candid exchange" about ETIM during her recent visit to Beijing.
Speaking to an Afghan Disciple of the Caliphate
By Franz J. Marty
An interview with a commander of the self-declared Islamic State in Afghanistan
ASEAN and the Logic of Collective Action
By Walter C. Clemens, Jr.
To defend their interests against China, ASEAN members will have to overcome the temptation to free ride.
The Problem With Afghanistan's Counterinsurgency
By Metra Mehran and Abdul Waheed Ahmad
Kabul is using a centralized approach to fight a decentralized insurgency.
Is the Iran Nuclear Deal Going to Collapse?
By Struan Stevenson
"Tension is mounting internationally as the flaws of the nuclear deal are repeatedly uncovered."
Explaining America’s Gun Culture to China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
How a Chinese intelligence analyst might explain the United States’ obsession with firearms.
Tibet, Xinjiang, and China’s Strong State Complex
By Jing Yu
China's refusal to change its ethnic policy reflects a historical mindset.
Nepali Premier KP Oli’s Comeuppance
By K.S. Venkatachalam
The downfall of Nepal's prime minister can be traced to three factors.
The South China Sea Ruling: Reinforcing China's Negative Image in Japan
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
China's refusal to abide by international rules and norms contributes to its negative image in Japan.
Why India Should Consider Lockheed Martin's F-16 Offer
By C. Christine Fair
The F-16 proposal would allow India to finally jump start its military-industrial base.