Archive
2016
China Protests Singapore’s Military Exercise With Taiwan
By Cal Wong
Singapore's Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicles are held up in Hong Kong on their way back from an exercise in Taiwan.
How Will President Trump Deal With China?
By Xie Tao
It's almost impossible to predict how Trump will approach the world's most important bilateral relationship.
What's In a Hat? Indian Culture on Politicians’ Heads
By Krzysztof Iwanek
In India, you can test the dialogue between culture and politics through headgear.
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?
By Steven Stashwick
Shipbuilding capacity, political & budget uncertainty, combat capability, complicate any new plan.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Japan Reveals First ASEAN Defense Initiative With 'Vientiane Vision'
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo reveals a new initiative to advance security cooperation with the regional bloc.
What’s New About Xi’s 'New Era' of China-Latin America Relations?
By Matt Ferchen
Xi Jinping’s South America tour is an opportunity to improve trade terms between China and its partners.
India Lags Behind China in Social Wellbeing
By K.S. Venkatachalam
When it comes to disease, hunger, and social progress, India is far behind China.
How Much of an Advantage Is China's Aircraft Carrier?
By Shang-su Wu
China’s newly operational aircraft carrier could be a useful yardstick for regional countries to develop their air forces.
Saying Farewell to Pakistan's Army Chief
By Daud Khattak
As General Raheel Sharif steps down, a look back at his mixed legacy.
Long-Held Political Prisoner to Be Released in Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
After more than 23 years, Samandar Qoqonov is to be released from jail.
The Trouble With Cambodia's Largest Opposition Party
By David Hutt
Internal criticism needs to become the norm if it is to become a truly democratic alternative.
North Korea's Prison Camps Continue to Cast Dark Shadow
By John Power
North Korea's notorious prison camps remain a "cornerstone" of state control, according to a new report.
Can Duterte Bring Peace to the Philippines?
By Zachary Abuza
Forging peace in Mindanao is a far more challenging task than many appreciate.
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.