Archive
July 2016
'One China,' 5 Interpretations
By JM Norton
The various ways different stakeholders in Beijing, Taipei, and Washington interpret "one China."
Myanmar Grapples With Unifying Its Core and Periphery
By Tej Parikh
The challenges of forging federalism in Myanmar will be evident at upcoming talks in August.
Is There an Alliance Between ISIS and India's Maoists?
By Uddipan Mukherjee
A closer look at reports of a link between ISIS and Naxals.
Coup Attempt Clears Way for Turkish-Russian Rapprochement
By Catherine Putz
Turkey has radically revised its position on why a Russian jet was shot down last year, much to Moscow's appreciation.
Thailand Ratifies ASEAN Trafficking Convention
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Bangkok becomes the third Southeast Asian state to do so.
India's Growing Sports Industry
By Sooraj Aurora
Can investment in sports be the next big thing for India's economy?
Why the South China Sea Ruling Is a Game Changer
By Alexander L. Vuving
Make no mistake: the verdict has transformed the strategic landscape.
North Korea's Faceless Defectors
By Jinny Ha-kyung Kim
Many of those who escape from North Korea hide their identities to protect family back home.
A Thaw in the US-New Zealand Nuclear Freeze
By Richard Fontaine
Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Auckland represents an end to 30 years of security estrangement.
Cambodian Democracy: Trapped in the 'Gray Zone'
By Chum Chandarin
Cambodian's democracy is not developing -- it is stagnating.
Indonesia and China's AIIB
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jakarta views the bank as a key partner in addressing its infrastructure woes.
Why Palestine Supports China on the South China Sea
By Samuel Ramani
It's the latest sign of mutual support between China and the Palestinian Authority.