Archive
January 2017
Facing North Korean Threat, Japan Plans Ballistic Missile Evacuation Drills
By Ankit Panda
In a first, Japan will use its nationwide J-Alert system to coordinate evacuation drills for a ballistic missile attack.
Old Shadows in New Australia-Indonesia Military Spat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent controversy reveals the distortions that come with viewing new events in light of old shadows about Indonesia’s past.
What Demonetization Means for Indian States
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
The controversial policy has sparked both criticism and a competition to lead the new, digital economy.
India and China’s Tug of War Over Nepal
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal's politicians face increasing pressure from both China and India.
Genocide or Not, Time to Act on Myanmar's Rohingya Crisis
By Luke Hunt
Arguments over terminology aside, ongoing atrocities need to stop.
No, China Did Not Target a US Carrier With Ballistic Missiles Last Summer
By Steven Stashwick
Reports China targeted American aircraft carrier with DF-21s not supported by the Chinese sources cited.
'Crocs in the Cabinet': A Sordid Look at Australian Local Politics
By Helen Clark
A new book chronicles the sensational misdeeds of the Northern Territory's once-dominant Country Liberal Party.
What All of China's New Leaders in 2017 Will Have in Common
By Kerry Brown
As the Party Congress looms, all those elevated will share one thing: loyalty to the center.
Will China’s Aircraft Carrier Cross Paths With New US Carrier Strike Group in Western Pacific?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy is set to deploy a new aircraft carrier to the Western Pacific. Will it cross path with China’s carrier?
China’s Aircraft Carrier Testing Weapons in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s sole aircraft carrier is holding naval drills in the South China Sea this week.
Afghanistan's Militias: The Enemy Within?
By Laura Cesaretti
Local militias may be allied with the state now, but historically they have posed dangers to the central government.
Russia's Buddhist Republic
By Bradley Jardine
In Russia’s Republic of Kalmykia, the remnants of Buddhism sit in the Soviet Union’s lingering shadow.