Archive
February 2017
More, Better Jobs: Tajikistan’s Employment Problems
By Catherine Putz
New World Bank report highlights that Dushanbe is underutilizing a growing workforce.
Who Will Command China's New SSBN Fleet?
By David C. Logan
How will China use its fledgling ballistic missile submarine fleet?
More FONOPs Coming Soon to the South China Sea?
By Ankit Panda
Trump is reportedly close to making his choices on the future of U.S. FONOPs in the South China Sea.
Trump and the US-Thailand Alliance
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new chapter some are hoping for may not read the way Bangkok would like it to.
It Wasn't an ICBM, But North Korea's First Missile Test of 2017 Is a Big Deal
By Ankit Panda
North Korea's first missile test of 2017 represents important progress.
What Does India Think of Trump’s Afghanistan Policy?
By Arushi Kumar
Despite inconsistencies, India may find a valuable interlocutor in the Trump administration with regard to Afghanistan.
Why Did Cambodia's Opposition Leader Quit?
By Luke Hunt
Sam Rainsy has resigned ahead of the country's elections.
Kazakh Banks Mull Mergers, Lose Licenses in Major Restructuring
By Paolo Sorbello
With a major merger pending, Kazakh banks are rapidly restructuring, getting ready for tougher competition.
Glory to Kahagizstan! Atambayev Scores Saturday Night Live Mention
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev's name is part of the comedy, but the butt of the joke is the Trump administration.
US, Thailand to Launch 2017 Cobra Gold Military Exercises
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Asia’s largest multinational drill will kick off on February 14.
Japan-US Relations: Adapting to ‘New Management’
By Yukari Easton
Will reassurances from the Abe-Trump meeting last?
Why China Can’t Ignore Syria’s Rebel Factions
By George Marshall Lerner
Beijing might prefer to deal with Assad, but major oil resources are held by rebel groups.