Archive
January 2017
Trump, Putin, Xi, and the Return of Kingship
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A global surge in populist and strongman leadership may herald the return of a more "natural" state of politics.
US Deploys 1st F-35B Squadron to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
This constitutes the first overseas deployment of the F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter.
Evaluating the US-China Cybersecurity Agreement, Part 1: The US Approach to Cyberspace
By Gary Brown and Christopher D. Yung
How Washington approaches cyberspace and its 2015 cybersecurity agreement with China.
US to Deploy 24 Attack Helicopters to South Korea in February
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Army will replace less capable light attack helicopters with 24 AH-64D Apache heavy attack helicopters.
Does Tibet's New Governor Signal Change?
By Tshering Chonzom Bhutia
Meet Tibet's new governor, and the other figures shaping China's Tibet policy.
Vietnam’s Foreign Policy Balancing Act
By Nicholas Chapman
Vietnam's multidirectional foreign policy includes outreach to China, the United States, India, and Japan.
Why Ban Ki-Moon Is Not Going To Be the Next South Korean President
By Jiyoung Song
Ban's political shortcomings, and a spotty track record as secretary-general, make him a lackluster candidate.
Astana Syria Talks: Pressure and Prominence Rising
By Catherine Putz
Next week peace talks are scheduled in Kazakhstan, but can the chaos of the Syrian war be settled on the steppe?
An Indian Newspaper’s Journey
By Vishal Arora and the Delhi Photo Expedition
"In Delhi alone, more than 3 million newspapers are distributed to homes every morning within hours of their printing."
Why the New Japan-Australia Military Pact Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the signing of a new defense pact.
Why Did Cambodia Just Cut US Military Drills?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Phnom Penh’s official reasons for the nixing do not pass the smell test and raise troubling questions.