Archive
September 2016
Signs of Diminishing Returns for US Military Investment Against A2/AD
By Steven Stashwick
Trends show U.S. could maintain its military edge and still fight to a draw in the future.
Death Penalty Hangs Over Duterte’s Indonesia Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The case of Mary Jane Veloso puts the Philippine president in an awkward position.
India Braces for a Massive Nation-Wide Strike
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A massive strike, pulling in 140 million workers, is set to begin in India.
Russia, Mongolia Hold Joint Military Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Selenga 2016 military drill kicked off on August 30 and will last until September 7.
What to Expect From the G20 Summit
By Huang Nan, Zhang Juan, and Shannon Tiezzi
Jiang Yuechun of CIIS gives an overview of China's most important diplomatic event this year.
How India Can Direct its 'Act East' Policy Toward Myanmar
By Sampa Kundu
Myanmar will play a key role in India's Act Easy Policy, if Delhi can counterbalance China's influence.
South Korea Mulls Purchase of 4 Advanced US Sub Killer Planes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following Pyongyang’s latest missile test, Seoul is considering boosting its anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
What Happens to Uzbek Opposition to CASA-1000 if Karimov Is Dead?
By Casey Michel
Given the potential successors, continuity looks like the most likely option.
In Getting Rich, Myanmar Must Not Forget Its Poor
By Hanna Hindstrom
Economic development must not come at the expense of those less fortunate.
10 Years of Fighting Pirates in Asia
By Prakash Panneerselvam
As ReCAAP marks its 10th anniversary, a look back at the achievements.
India, China, and the Future of Global Governance
By B. R. Deepak
India and China will need to work together to increase their roles in the international system.
The Bizarre World of Karachi Politics
By Maria Kari
Anti-Pakistan rhetoric and a mayor ruling from jail – under MQM control, Pakistan’s largest city is never boring.