Archive
2016
What’s Behind Thailand’s Engine ‘Gift’ to Cambodia?
By Ling Han
Move is part of progress being made on a railway project.
Najib’s Dangerous and Self-Serving Rohingya Campaign
By David Hutt
The Malaysian prime minister’s intrusion into a sensitive issue in Myanmar carries risks of its own.
What Might Duterte's Southeast Asia Tour Mean for Regional Security?
By Ava A. Goldman and Swee Lean Collin Koh
A brief look at the potential defense implications of the Philippine president's recent regional voyages.
North Korea, Don't Get Your Hopes Up Over President Trump
By Kim Tae-woo
Pyongyang's hopes that the Trump administration will take a softer approach are misguided.
Iran, Russia See Opportunity to Encircle the US in Afghanistan
By Atta Nasib
Moscow and Tehran see an opportunity to fatal distract the United States in Afghanistan.
Time for a Constitutional Change in South Korea?
By Bruce Harrison
In the wake of Park Geun-hye's downfall, some argue the time is right to change the role of the presidency.
Australia-Philippines Relationship: It’s Complicated
By Charmaine Deogracias and Orrie Johan
Despite broadly shared interests, the Philippines' President Duterte is negatively impacting the relationship.
The Soviet Union’s Collapse and Russia’s Colonial Legacy
By Catherine Putz
The USSR’s collapse; don’t say ‘colony’; hope for an Uzbek glasnost; and more. Recommended reads.
What Does Kazakhstan Have at Stake in Syria?
By Samuel Ramani
Why Kazakhstan is eager to act as a moderator in the next round of Syria talks.
Why China’s Behavior in the South China Sea Is Not Surprising
By Ong Weichong
China's seizure of a U.S. underwater drone is consistent with Beijing's strategy, policy, and actions.
Can Jakarta Governor Ahok Escape Indonesia’s Blasphemy Law?
By Tobias Basuki
Ahok's fate will have huge implications for Indonesia's future as a pluralistic democracy.
Indian Journalist’s Road From Addiction to Recovery
By Vishal Arora
Vijay Simha, a senior Indian journalist, recovered from alcoholism to write books on sobriety.