Archive
September 2016
India-France Fighter Jet Deal May Be Inked This Week
By Franz-Stefan Gady
After a 16 month delay, a contract for the purchase of 36 French fighter jets could be signed within a week.
How the Rules-Based Order Really Works in Asia
By Robert Farley
Successful cooperation against common challenges requires regional inclusion.
With TPP in Limbo, Europe Has a Golden Opportunity
By Aline Doussin
With TPP's future uncertain in the U.S., the EU can take over global leadership on ambitious new trade deals.
India and Russia Reach Agreement Over 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi and Moscow purportedly have finally agreed to a work-share agreement for the co-production of a new warplane.
Can Laos Create a Startup Economy?
By Ai Vuong
Alongside the ASEAN summitry, a different group descended on Laos: angel investors.
Since 9/11, Afghanistan Makes Progress Amid Violence
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Afghanistan has made substantial progress in the past 15 years, but still needs the world's support.
The Real Answer to China's THAAD Dilemma
By Paul Haenle and Anne Sherman
Retaliation against South Korea won't help. To stop THAAD, China must rethink its North Korea policy.
The Meaning of the People’s Liberation Army Reforms
By Noboru Yamaguchi
China goes for stronger joint operations capabilities and political stability.
North Korea's 5th Nuclear Test Sends a Clear Message, But Who's Listening?
By Ankit Panda
North Korea is getting to the point where it'll have nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles ready to fly.
Cambodia, China Ink New Economic Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Agreement seen as boost for the bilateral economic relationship.
Thailand, Malaysia Mull New High-Speed Rail Link
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides focus on advancing prosperity amid lingering border woes.
Let's Face It: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Is a Party With No Future
By Umair Jamal
The PTI has no future in Pakistan’s politics unless a major change arises in the party’s political priorities.