Archive
January 2017
New Year, New Abduction Allegations From Hong Kong
By Cal Wong
Rumors swirl that a Chinese tycoon was abducted from Hong Kong, recalling last year's booksellers saga.
Chinese Sci-Fi Ascendant: Can Films Match the Magic of Literature?
By Tyler Roney
China struggles to turn sci-fi barnburners into cinema blockbusters.
As Trump's Defense Secretary Prepares for South Korea Visit, What's on the Agenda?
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. defense secretary will kick off his first trip to Asia with a stop in Seoul.
How Much Can the Philippines Boost Its Military Budget Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Philippine defense secretary outlines an ambitious target for the country’s military budget.
Imagining Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban’ on Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Trump’s domestic and international isolation would further grow if Pakistan’s name is added to any travel ban list.
Corruption Is Holding ASEAN Back
By Francesco Checchi
Corruption is impeding economic growth and development in ASEAN. A conference in Bangkok seeks to change that.
The Problem With Wars on Drugs, From Nixon to Duterte
By Alec Regino
The Philippines' efforts won't be any more successful than the United States'.
When Will Thailand's First China Submarine Arrive?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Thai defense officials are bullish about approving a key acquisition.
The Next Generation of China’s Navy
By Andrew S. Erickson
As China’s navy undergoes a change in leadership, what lies ahead for the rapidly modernizing service?
Jakarta’s Election Is Unraveling Indonesia
By James P. Bean
A potent mix of Islamism, anti-communism, and racial prejudice threatens to boil over.
Sri Lanka’s Transition to Nowhere
By Alan Keenan
Time may be running out for meaningful reforms, and transitional justice remains just out of reach.
Defying Holy Orders: Afghanistan’s LGBT Community
By Ritu Mahendru and Maria de la Guardia
Kabul’s underground LGBT network faces daily discrimination, intimidation, and abuse, including from authorities.
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