Archive
2016

Indonesia's Global Maritime Fulcrum: An Updated Archipelagic Outlook?
By I.G.B. Dharma Agastia
The previous Archipelagic Outlook strategy was inward focused; the new policy looks beyond Indonesia's borders.

The Case For a New TPP
By William G. Frasure
America did not become "great" by putting itself "first."

The Problem With the Pivot: Part 1
By Jared McKinney
A critical look at Kurt Campbell's historical case for the U.S. pivot to Asia.

What's Behind the Influx of Glittering Kazakhstan Op-Eds?
By Casey Michel
Perhaps the country's 25th independence anniversary and new leadership coming to Washington.

Finding Balance in the US-China Relationship
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
A critical mission for the president-elect

Russian General: Russia Now Fields 400 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Also, Russia’s newest intercontinental ballistic missile will be operational by 2019-2020, a senior officer claims.

Why the India-Russia Relationship Works
By Aparna Pande and Hannah Thoburn
What has kept this old friendship going, well into the early 21st century?

Time for an ASEAN Criminal Court?
By Luke Hunt
A look at a proposal for the regional grouping.

A Tough Task for South Korea's Interim Government
By Bruce Harrison
With President Park impeached, Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn assumes the reins. He has his work cut out for him.

Is the Hunger Challenge in Asia-Pacific Going Unnoticed?
By Meha Pumbay
While a UN report gives alarming findings about hunger in Asia, the issue is still a low priority to many states.

Southeast Asia's Haze Needs a Global Solution
By Thomas Brown
The world community is a part of Indonesia's haze problem. It can also be part of the solution.