Archive
2016
Australia Gives the Philippines Another Military Boost
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila takes delivery of three more ex-Australian landing craft heavy vessels in a boost for its sealift capability.
Did China Vessels Encroach Malaysia’s Waters?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Malaysia’s defense minister appears to contradict earlier official reports.
A RAW Row: Did Pakistan Accuse Iran of Abetting Indian Espionage?
By Ankit Panda
Does Pakistan really think that Iran is helping India spy in Balochistan?
The Quran, As Seen by the Muslims
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Discovering how most Muslims see their holy book means treading between the two extremes of radical Islam and liberal Western scholarship.
Post-Pathankot Attack, Pakistani Investigative Team Arrives in India
By Ankit Panda
Three months after January's terror attack, a Pakistani investigative team is visiting Pathankot Air Base.
South Korean Political Parties' Newest Weapon: Music Videos
By Elaine Ramirez
The catchy tunes belie intense in-fighting and defections on both sides.
New Radar Facility: Japan Expands Military Presence in East China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new surveillance station will be capable of monitoring Chinese activities in the East China Sea.
KMT's Ousted Presidential Candidate Returns as Party Chair
By Shannon Tiezzi
Hung Hsiu-chu is back -- now can she rebuild a fractured and damaged party?
Russia to Deploy Missile Systems on Kuril Islands
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Moscow is allegedly also exploring whether the islands could serve as a naval base for its Pacific fleet.
Papua New Guinea's Tuberculosis Pandemic
By Georgia Eccles
With one of the highest infection rates in the world, drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis are causing a crisis in PNG.
Mongolia’s Third Neighbor Policy Blooms
By Bolor Lkhaajav
"2015 marked increasing diplomatic engagement for Mongolia in East Asia, the Persian Gulf, and even the Americas."
Trump, Mao, and Xi: The Perils of Charisma-Driven Politics
By Kerry Brown
China's painful experiences with personality cults in politics have lessons for two modern-day figures.