Archive
January 2017
Taiwan’s Message to Trump: We’re No ‘Bargaining Chip’
By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan's U.S. representative lays out a vision for the relationship under a new U.S. administration.
Understanding Islamic Radicalization in Central Asia (UPDATED)
An open letter from Central Asia scholars to the International Crisis Group, along with Crisis Group's response.
Why China's Supporters in Hong Kong are Divided
By Dominic Chiu
The pro-establishment camp is just as diverse, if not more fractious, than the pro-democracy one.
When Are China’s Submarines Coming to Thailand?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
2017 could finally see some progress on a high-profile deal.
The Trouble With India's Bull-Taming Ban
By K.S. Venkatachalam
The Indian Supreme Court’s ban on Jallikattu is not implementable on the ground.
Why Did China Add 6 Years to the Second Sino-Japanese War?
By Jing Yu
What the revision to Chinese history textbooks tells us about China.
India to Continue With Indigenous Cruise Missile Program
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s defense minister has agreed to offer an 18 month extension to the troubled missile program.
Sri Lanka: The Rajapaksas Rise Again
By SinhaRaja Tammita-Delgoda
Disillusionment with the Sirisena regime is running high, giving the Rajapaksa clan a chance to reclaim lost glory.
Why China’s Submarine Deal With Bangladesh Matters
By Jeff M. Smith
A deeper look at Dhaka’s role in an intensifying Great Game in the Indian Ocean.
Russia Test Launches Topol-M Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The missile reportedly successfully hit its target in the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Can Japan Lead Asia's Economic Order?
By Paul Nadeau
Tokyo can be a champion of the economic order if Abe is prepared to lead.
Japan Plans First Military Communications Satellite Launch
By Ankit Panda
Japan anticipates the operationalization of a space-based X-band military communication satellite network.