Archive
September 2016
The Curious Case of Altaf Hussain
By Abdul Basit
"There is a fundamental disconnect between those who view MQM from the outside and those who view it from inside."
When Will Malaysia Hold Its Next Election?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the speculation that the country may hold early polls before it needs to in 2018.
Japan Air Defense Force Rolls Out 1st F-35A Stealth Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is slated to acquire a total of 42 F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft in the coming years.
'China Inc.' Becomes China the Builder in Africa
By Janet Eom
Chinese loans in Africa mostly go toward building roads, railways, and power lines, not extracting resources.
Mongolia’s Small Country Diplomacy and North Korea
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Can Mongolia solve one of the most vexing security issues in the Asia-Pacific?
Will the World Keep Funding Afghanistan?
By Catherine Putz
Donors are expected to commit to $4 billion annually, but how will they ensure the aid is effective?
Russia to Field Hypersonic Weapons by 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s defense industry is working on a weapon that would be capable of hitting targets at hypersonic speed.
Laos: Reform or Revolution
By David Hutt
What is the likelihood that political change will come to Laos?
Russia’s New Approach to Pakistan: All About Arms Sales
By Sanjay Pulipaka
It's not retaliation against India for its U.S. outreach. Moscow is seeking out new markets in tough economic times.
Malaysia, EU May Resume FTA Talks Soon: Najib
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The premier tells German business leaders that stalled talks may resume by the end of 2016.
How India Can Better Preserve Its Cultural Heritage
By Vishal Arora
An interview with Ratish Nanda, a prominent conservation architect in India.
Japanese Vs. Chinese Exceptionalism
By John Darwin Van Fleet
Japan and China have more in common than they realize -- including their particular strain of nationalism.