Archive
November 2016
Who Are Central Asia's Exiles?
By Catherine Putz
A new database pools information about political exiles pursued across borders by the states of Central Asia
What Would US TPP Withdrawal Mean?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
With Trump doubling down on America’s exit from the agreement, it is worth looking at what that might actually mean.
China's Domestic Debate on Global Governance
By Chen Zheng
What do Chinese scholars and policymakers envision for Beijing's role in the international order?
Stop Pretending Myanmar Is a Democracy
By Kim Tatam
The world should stop pretending that Myanmar's military is no longer committing rights abuses.
The Myth of India’s Non-Aligned Boycott
By Kate Sullivan de Estrada and Patrick Quinton-Brown
Why India's media was so ready to buy into the idea that Modi boycotted the Non-Aligned Summit.
California Secession: From Russia With Love?
By Casey Michel
One of the primary backers for #Calexit makes no secret about his connection with Russia.
Trade Connectivity: The Missing Link in the Belt and Road
By Sarah Lain
China’s Central Asia plans need more than infrastructure if they are to reach their potential.
ASEAN Launches First Traffic Police Forum in Vietnam
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first-ever ASEAN Traffic Police Forum was held in Hanoi.
Political Scandals Bring Pakistan and Turkey's Leaders Together
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Nawaz Sharif and Recep Erdogan: Two paranoid leaders who need each other.
Election Day in Beijing
By Mu Chunshan
What do elections look like in China's capital?
The Challenge for Asia's Female Politicians
By Jiyoung Song
Asia is seeing a new wave of successful female politicians, but getting to the top requires hard choices.
Will Reburying Marcos Be Duterte's Downfall?
By Tom Smith
Anger at the glorification of an old dictator puts President Duterte in the firing line.