Archive

November 2016

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Killing the Mekong, Dam by Dam

Killing the Mekong, Dam by Dam

By Tom Fawthrop
Regional governments have been underestimating the environmental and economic costs of Mekong dams.
Road to 350: Can the US Build a 350-Ship Fleet the Navy Actually Wants?

Road to 350: Can the US Build a 350-Ship Fleet the Navy Actually Wants?

By Steven Stashwick
Shipbuilding capacity, political & budget uncertainty, combat capability, complicate any new plan.

Raheel Sharif's Legacy in Pakistan

Raheel Sharif's Legacy in Pakistan

By Hamzah Rifaat Hussain
General Raheel Sharif leaves behind a legacy that his successor should emulate.

Pakistan’s New Army Chief Could Help Repair Ties With India

Pakistan’s New Army Chief Could Help Repair Ties With India

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Will Qamar Javed Bajwa be more receptive to opening trade ties with India?

China Freezes Bilateral Diplomacy With Mongolia Over Dalai Lama Visit

China Freezes Bilateral Diplomacy With Mongolia Over Dalai Lama Visit

By Ankit Panda
The Dalai Lama's visit to Mongolia results in predictable Chinese backlash.
Meet Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Pakistan's Next Chief of Army Staff

Meet Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Pakistan's Next Chief of Army Staff

By Ankit Panda
General Qamar Javed Bajwa will replace General Raheel Sharif as Pakistan's chief of army staff.

Privatizing State-Owned Enterprises in Vietnam: Government Dilemmas

Privatizing State-Owned Enterprises in Vietnam: Government Dilemmas

By Le Vinh Trien and Kris Hartley
“Stalled growth through the failure of SOEs is a threat to political stability.”
Japan Gets Serious About THAAD

Japan Gets Serious About THAAD

By Ankit Panda
After South Korea, Japan may become the second Northeast Asian state to deploy the THAAD system.

Japan Scrambles Jets as China Air Force Flies Bombers, Fighters Through Miyako Strait

Japan Scrambles Jets as China Air Force Flies Bombers, Fighters Through Miyako Strait

By Ankit Panda
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force conducted a similar fly-through in September.

A Curious Change to India's Domestic Violence Law

A Curious Change to India's Domestic Violence Law

By Padmapriya Govindarajan
An October 2016 ruling by the Indian Supreme Court considerably changes a 2006 law on preventing domestic violence.

An India-Israel Entente

An India-Israel Entente

By Harsh V. Pant
An open relationship with Israel serves India well and it's about time Tel Aviv gets the recognition it deserves from New Delhi.
How Is the Presidential Scandal Impacting South Korea's Diplomacy?

How Is the Presidential Scandal Impacting South Korea's Diplomacy?

By Elaine Ramirez
The short-term fallout is limited, but Park's weakness at a time of geopolitical flux could have long-term consequences.

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