Archive
2016
The Asia-Pacific in 2017: What to Expect
By The Diplomat
The Diplomat looks at the trends to watch across the region in the coming year.
Russia and the Taliban: A Closer Look
By Samuel Ramani
Why is Putin reaching out to the Afghan Taliban?
Between Russia and China, the Black Dragon River
By Casey Michel
The Amur River separates China from Russia's Far East, and not so long ago was the site of bloody conflict.
3 Stages of Park Geun-hye's China Diplomacy
By Jin Kai
Park's outreach to China ended in a diplomatic dilemma that will require attention from her successor.
A Look Back at Central Asia in 2016
By Catherine Putz
Accountability is good in governments and editors, a look back at my 2016 Central Asia Outlook
Indonesia Needs to Step up Its Fight Against Maritime Piracy
By Dedi Dinarto
Indonesia's new maritime forum with Japan misses some critical areas of potential cooperation.
India: Air Force Chief Wants 200-250 New Combat Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The outgoing head of the Indian Air Force says the service needs 200-250 new fighter jets to maintain its edge.
US-China Frictions in Film: Hollywood With Chinese Characteristics
By David Gitter and Elsa Kania
China's film policies are a window into its broader view of cultural products.
Duterte, One Step Closer to ‘The Punisher’
By Eduard Merigo
Duterte’s Presidential Office is using a comic book to back his war on drugs in the Philippines.
How Chinese Policies Affect Property Prices Across the World
By Cal Wong
Chinese demand for real estate is contributing to skyrocketing housing prices on 3 continents.
Pakistan’s Foreign Policy in 2016: Flashbacks, Challenges, and Opportunities
By Hamzah Rifaat Hussain
Did 2016 represent a foreign policy turning point for Pakistan?
The Pacific Islands Play the Field
By Jenny Hayward-Jones
New realities are shaping Pacific Island states’ relationships with China, Russia, Australia, and the United States.