Archive
September 2016
Just How Transformational Will India's GST Be?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Three Indian MPs from different parties reflected on the challenges and opportunities inherent in India's Goods and Services Tax.
Philippines to Deepen China Talks Despite South China Sea Differences
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The foreign secretary says Manila will move forward with official talks with Beijing.
Commonwealth of Independent States Gather for Jubilee Summit
By Catherine Putz
Sometimes the jubilee you planned for isn’t the jubilee you get.
Philippines No Longer US ‘Little Brown Brother’: Yasay
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Foreign Secretary calls on Washington to understand Philippine aspirations instead of lecturing the country on human rights.
The Danger of Letting China Set the Pace in the South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
ASEAN-China Code of Conduct will languish as long as China sets the pace in the South China Sea.
Turnbull’s No-Win Bind: Same Sex Marriage and Aussie Politicking
By Grant Wyeth
Despite strong public support for same sex marriage, ultra-conservatives in the Liberal Party demand a plebiscite.
Why Air Power Matters in Afghanistan
By Shawn Snow
Considering Afghanistan’s mountainous and formidable terrain, air support during counterinsurgency operations is vital.
India and US Hold Joint Military Exercise Near Chinese Border
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The annual military drill focuses on counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations.
What Central Asia Means to the United States
By Joshua Walker and Kevin Kearney
From the Great Game to the final frontier, Central Asia takes on new importance in a rapidly shrinking world.
India’s Most Powerful Destroyer: Navy to Launch Second Project 15B Warship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The stealth guided missile destroyer will be launched in Mumbai on September 17.
Beef, Biryani, and Indian Politics
By Tej Parikh
India's "cow politics" reveal schisms among religious and caste groups.
Xiaomi Joins China's Mobile Payment Craze
By Lu Chen
The mobile phone maker will face steep competition from Alibaba and Tencent.