Archive
January 2017
Rattled By Pakistan? India to Test Fire Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India is slated to test launch an intermediate-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile at the end of the month.
What Does President Trump Mean for China's Middle East Interests?
By Wang Jin
Trump's "America First" slogan could force China to play a more active role in Middle Eastern issues.
Selective Revanchist Recognition: Trump, Crimea and the South China Sea
By Casey Michel
On the South China Sea, the Trump administration seems to be taking a hard line. Not so on the issue of Crimea.
Finding Cambodia's Ancient Cave Paintings
By Peter Ford
A visit to the mysterious cave paintings requires a six-hour journey by motorbike and a ferry ride.
The Significance of Abe’s Pearl Harbor Visit
By Seiko Mimaki
The Japanese prime minister’s visit shows that liberals don’t have the monopoly on reconciliation.
From ‘Infamy’ to ‘Reconciliation’ – Prime Minister Abe’s Visit to Pearl Harbor
By Yuichi Hosoya
A shift in perceptions could change the direction of the U.S.-Japan alliance.
Trump’s World and the South China Sea
By Tetsuo Kotani
How the president responds to China’s provocations could prove decisive for the region.
ASEAN in the Spotlight in Philippine Defense Chief's First Singapore Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Regionalism a focus in Delfin Lorenzana’s inaugural official trip to the city-state.
How Far Can China Go in Imposing Sanctions on North Korea?
By Atsuhito Isozaki
Beijing has its own reasons for limiting the pressure on Pyongyang.
Why Pakistan's Newly Flight-Tested Multiple Nuclear Warhead-Capable Missile Really Matters
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan's pursuit of a MIRV capability complicates strategic stability calculations in South Asia.
Security Sector Reform: Long Overdue in Afghanistan
By Samim Arif
Afghanistan’s failure to bring reform to its security apparatus is long overdue for a fix.