Archive
September 2016
Corruption in Afghanistan: How to Hold Onto Lessons Learned?
By Catherine Putz
A new SIGAR report highlights what the U.S. government shouldn’t forget about fighting corruption.
Vietnam and China: A Delicate Balancing Act
By Nicholas Chapman
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc's first visit to China hints at Hanoi's constraints in approaching its giant neighbor.
34 Dead in Bangladesh Factory Fire
By Roshni Kapur
The fire is the latest incident calling Bangladesh's workplace safety into question.
Afghanistan’s Anti-Taliban Vigilantes: Blessing or Curse?
By Franz J. Marty
When locals take their defense into their own hands, what does that mean for Afghanistan's central government?
US-Indonesia Economic Ties At $90 Billion: Report
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new report argues that the relationship is more valuable than often appreciated and holds great promise.
Black Wind, White Snow: Imagining Eurasia
By Casey Michel
“Eurasia was a ‘dog whistle,’ a cipher, a deniable but clear goal: to remake the Russian Empire in all but name.”
India Pledges $1 Billion in Assistance to Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
India and Afghanistan continue to draw closer together.
Protests Over Water Scarcity Throw Southern India Into Crisis
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
In Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, identity politics collide with the panic of water scarcity.
Is the 'Rules Based Order' Worth Keeping Up?
By Robert Farley
How large are the stakes for the United States in sustaining the current global order?
North Korea Nuclear Test Drives Home Need for UN Reform
By K.S. Venkatachalam
In its current form, the United Nations has proven incapable of solving pressing security issues.
Why Maritime Logistics Pacts are Vital for Asia’s Strategic Balance
By Abhijit Singh
Countries are turning from permanent military bases overseas to flexible logistics pacts, like the recent US-India deal.
How China Will Play the Brexit Card
By François Godement
If China and the U.K. can reach a trade deal, both sides would have increased leverage over the EU.