Archive
January 2017
Tillerson, Trump and the South China Sea
By Amitai Etzioni
“The world should now get used to a president and administration that speak first and (maybe) think later.”
Where is the New US-Philippines Military Pact Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the progress both sides are making on this front.
The Obstacles to China's Bid for Soft Power
By John Ford
China’s president wants to be seen as leading the defense of globalization, but this will be easier said than done.
Are China and the US Set for a Showdown in Space?
By Peter Garretson, Namrata Goswami, and Peter Garretson and Namrata Goswami
Conversations with Chinese experts highlight several misperceptions about China's ambition in space.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: A Game Changer for Gilgit-Baltistan
By Seth Oldmixon and Prateek Joshi
Under the guise of CPEC, Pakistan is pushing nationalist sentiments in a long-neglected region.
Sustained Concerns About Torture in Sri Lanka
By Taylor Dibbert
More concerns about torture and impunity in Sri Lanka.
Indonesia, Greece Eye Stronger Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent meeting puts the growing defense relationship in the spotlight.
From Uzbekistan to Missouri: An Immigration Story
By Catherine Putz
An Uzbek family's journey to America; ice fishermen in Kazakhstan; and politics in Tajikistan. Weekend reads.
The Four Types of China Engager: Which Are You?
By Ben Lowsen
Dragon Slayer, Diplomat, Sinologist, or Panda Hugger, where do you fit in?
China’s Myanmar Dam Hypocrisy
By Tom Fawthrop
China is preserving the ecology of the Nu River within its borders. Downstream in Myanmar, it's a different story.
The Long History of Predicting North Korea's Collapse
By John Power
Outside analysts frequently opine that the end is nigh for the Kim regime. They've always been wrong.
Time for India to Get Serious About Sexual Assault
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The first month of 2017 highlights a need for change in Indian discourse around sexual assault.