Archive
January 2017
Russia: Is Putin’s Deadliest Weapons Program in Trouble?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile program might be encountering a few technical roadblocks.
The Resurgence of China-Vietnam Ties
By Nguyen Minh Quang
A visit to Beijing by Vietnam's Communist Party chief underscored a major shift in Sino-Vietnamese bilateral relations.
China Wants to Make it Rain (Literally)
By Cal Wong
Cloud-seeding technology gets a boost with a new investment meant to combat drought.
Can Asia Pick up the Pieces From TPP?
By Anthony Fensom
With the U.S. officially out of TPP, what options remain for the Asian signatories?
Political Risk in Asia: Context and Catalysts
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Daniel Wagner.
In Kyrgyzstan, No Freedom for Askarov
By Catherine Putz
A Bishkek court upheld the human rights defender's life sentence.
Philippines, Malaysia Eye Deeper Maritime Security Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first bilateral meeting between the maritime police forces of both sides is further testament to growing collaboration.
What Trump’s TPP Withdrawal Means for US Asia Policy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance and implications of the move.
Life In Aerocity: Finding India’s Place in the New Strategic Context
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
“India will be a leading author in the next chapter of world politics.”
Trump Killed TPP. What's Next For Trade in Asia?
By Ankit Panda
Free trade in Asia is far from dead. The question now is whether the U.S. will reap any of the benefits.
The Trump Administration Needs a Clear South China Sea Policy
By Ankit Panda
The first mention of the South China Sea by the new U.S. administration in office leaves more questions than it answers.
Japan, US, South Korea Hold Missile Defense Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The naval exercise staged to counter North Korean missile threats concluded on Sunday.