Archive
2016
India’s Undersea Deterrent
By Saurav Jha
What role will India’s expanding submarine fleet play?
Interview: Torkel Patterson
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angie O. Tang
US-Japan Relations in the Asia pivot
Byungjin Put to the Test: Is North Korea About to Face Another Major Famine?
By Ankit Panda
Will famine expose the failure of Kim Jong-un's Byungjin policy?
For Refugees, Returning to Afghanistan Is Easier Said Than Done
By Catherine Putz
Afghan refugees can’t stay in Europe, but they face considerable uncertainty upon returning home.
President Xi's Visit to Czech Republic Sparks Praise, Protests
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi Jinping's visit to Prague crowns two years of deepening ties -- but not everyone is happy about that.
Flags and Identity in New Zealand
By Grant Wyeth
Ultimately, the country voted to keep its old flag, but the year-long process sparked national conversations about identity.
US Upgrades Economic Ties With ASEAN Amid China’s Growing Influence
By Gong Ting
As China's influence rises, Washington is seeking to expand its own economic and trade ties in Southeast Asia.
US Navy’s Lethal New Destroyer Completes Builder’s Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The destroyer Zumwalt is back in port after completing builder’s trials.
Why China Might Seek to Occupy Scarborough Shoal
By Robert Klipper
Recent activity suggests China might build a base on Scarborough Shoal. Here's the strategic rationale.
Tajikistan to Install Surveillance Cameras on Dushanbe Mosques
By Catherine Putz
Tajikistan's Muslim community is no stranger to the hand of the state.
Why Myanmar Can’t ‘Forgive and Forget’ Military Abuses
By Stella Naw
Aung San Suu Kyi's approach will both prevent justice for victims and allow a culture of impunity to continue.
A Dalit’s Suicide Sparks Protests in India
By Roshni Kapur
Rohith Vemula arose as an icon of civil disobedience against discrimination, injustice, and hatred.