Archive
January 2017
Timor-Leste Seeks a Better Maritime Border With Australia
By Grant Wyeth
Terminating the CMATS treaty is a first step, but negotiating a median line boundary will be more difficult
2 Years On, Eurasian Economic Union Falls Flat
By Casey Michel
It seems that “everyone’s dissatisfied” with the EEU.
Taiwan Scrambles Fighters as China's Aircraft Carrier Enters Taiwan Strait
By Ankit Panda
The Liaoning sailed north through the Taiwan Strait, drawing Taiwanese attention.
Understanding Sri Lanka, Two Years After Sirisena Defeated Rajapaksa
By Ankit Panda
Taylor Dibbert and Ankit Panda discuss Sri Lanka's domestic politics and foreign policy.
What Will a New Indonesia Cyber Agency Mean?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the implications of a likely move.
Pakistan, Neutrality, and Saudi Arabia's Islamic Military Alliance
By Hamzah Rifaat Hussain
General Raheel Sharif's appointment to lead the Saudi-led alliance presents challenges for Pakistani foreign policy.
Robert Rubin on the Future of US-China Relations
By Maurits Elen
Robert Rubin shares his vision on Sino-American relations in the new Trump era.
Kashmir’s Cross-Border Barter Trade
By Ishfaq Naseem
Cross-LoC trade between India- and Pakistan-administered Kashmir goes on, despite frequent cross-border skirmishes.
Kyrgyz President Visits China, Stays for a Vacation
By Catherine Putz
The short working visit produced the predictable statements on Bishkek's commitment to fight the "three evils."
Singapore and Cambodia: A Relationship Built on Sand
By Luke Hunt
A visit by the Singaporean president fails to allay environmental concerns.
A New Russia-Philippines Military Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
News about a pact between the two countries, while promising, also needs to be kept in perspective.