Archive
January 2017
Can the US Defend Against a North Korean ICBM?
By John Power
Shooting down an ICBM is an incredibly difficult task. Are U.S. missile defenses up to the challenge?
Rex Tillerson, Trump's Secretary of State Nominee, Has a Dangerous Idea for the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
During his confirmation hearing, Rex Tillerson proposed an audacious move against China in the South China Sea.
The Real Danger of Cambodia’s ‘Gay King’ Episode
By David Hutt
A recent incident could have broader implications for democracy and human rights in the country.
Rafsanjani: The Iranian Revolution’s Unlikely Reformer
By Kevjn Lim
No one embodied the travails and contradictions of Iran’s Revolution as deeply as the late Hashemi Rafsanjani.
How Trump Could Push China and Japan Together
By Robert Dujarric
Both China and Japan should work together to map out how to survive the Trump era.
What Trump Needs to Know About Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
SIGAR sums up the challenge in Afghanistan well. Hopefully someone in the new administration pays attention.
Why Malaysia's Najib Razak Isn't Going Anywhere
By Ooi Kok Hin
Despite protests, political realities will keep the prime minister's coalition in power through 2017 – and beyond.
Pakistan's Missing Human Rights Activists
By Farooq Yousaf
Five activists have disappeared in recent weeks, including poet Salman Haider.
Golden Temple, Grey Air: Pollution in Amritsar
By Deepti Asthana
Pollution is threatening the world's holiest Sikh shrine.
US-China Underwater Drone Incident: Legal Grey Areas
By Mark J. Valencia
The legal case against China's actions is not as clear cut as some U.S. scholars argue.
Report: Hong Kong Human Rights Situation Worst Since 1997
By Cal Wong
According to Amnesty International, Hong Kong's human rights are at their lowest ebb since the return to Chinese rule.