Archive
February 2017
The Trouble With Indonesia’s Ahok Test
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The political future of the Jakarta governor isn’t quite the litmus test some are claiming.
China's Strategic Support Force: A Force for Innovation?
By Elsa Kania
The new PLA branch might be China's key to leapfrogging the United States on military technology.
Rational Thinking About China's Semiconductor Push
By Jean-Marc F. Blanchard
How worried should the United States really be about China's strategy to invest in overseas chip makers?
How to Fix India's Wealth Gap
By K.S. Venkatachalam
A recent Oxfam report raises concerns about the growing gap between the rich and the poor, including in India.
Can Kazakhstan Look to Uzbekistan for Economic Dynamism?
By Catherine Putz
Central Asia’s borders and Stalin; radio in the region and more; recommended links.
What Does the Kim Jong-Nam Assassination Mean for China?
By John Power
Kim Jong-un's older half-brother was reportedly living under Chinese protection before he was killed.
China Mulls Maritime Law Revisions, Codifying Its South China Sea Practices
By Ankit Panda
Freedom of navigation with Chinese characteristics may be incoming.
Pukkuksong-2: Why North Korea's New Solid-Fuel Ballistic Missile Matters
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
North Korea's new missile and launcher show that Pyongyang is taking survivability seriously.
Would China Use Nuclear Weapons in a War With Taiwan?
By Ben Lowsen
China insists on "No First Use" of nukes, but the threat remains.
Will Pakistan Buy Russia’s S-400 Missile Air Defense System?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Pakistan military is purportedly toying with the idea of procuring the S-400 missile air defense system.
Oldest US Ally in Asia: Thailand or the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at who should truly hold that title.
Why Is Asia Returning to Coal?
By Grace Guo
The fossil fuel is undergoing an unexpected renaissance in the region.