Archive
January 2017
What Would a President Ban Ki-moon Do in Office?
By John Power
Ban Ki-moon is well-known, but his policy preferences are largely a mystery.
Japan’s Terrible Mistake on 'Comfort Women'
By Mintaro Oba
Japan has overreacted to the latest "comfort women" memorial statue in South Korea.
Why India’s ICBM Tests Rile China
By Arun Sahgal
The reason behind China's fierce reaction to India's recent missile tests.
How Is Afghanistan's Fight Against Corruption Going?
By Murtaza Noori
Evaluating the progress and set-backs in attempts to reform Afghanistan's procurement process.
Rex Tillerson’s South China Sea Proposal Won’t Work
By John Glaser
Rex Tillerson's plan for the South China Sea is unworkable.
Hong Kong's Green Finance Bonanza
By Magda Tsakalidou
Green finance could be the next foundation for Hong Kong's economy.
A Lesson for the West From Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Discontent will never disappear, but dissent may become dangerous.
What South Korea Thinks of China's 'Belt and Road'
By Balbina Hwang
China’s OBOR vision increasingly clashes with South Korea’s own Eurasia Initiative.
The World of Cambodia's Construction Site Children
By Alex Consiglio
The children who live, play, and sometimes work at construction sites in Phnom Penh.
The Trouble With Trump's Taiwan Approach
By David Volodzko
Trump's remarks about the 'one China' policy misread the psychological aspect of the Taiwan issue.
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Race Heats Up
By Cal Wong
With the election looming in March, the slate of contenders is almost set.
Ban Ki-moon: South Korea's 'White Knight'?
By Bruce Harrison
The public and political parties' loud support appear to be the driving force behind a potential run for the Blue House.