Archive
February 2017
Ban Ki-moon Won't Run for South Korean President After All
By Shannon Tiezzi
Citing "slander" and "fake news," the former UN secretary general abandons his political ambitions.
Mattis Pumps up THAAD, But China Likely to Keep ‘Bullying’ Korea
By Bruce Harrison
The U.S. defense secretary reaffirms the THAAD decision, which faces opposition in Beijing and in South Korea itself.
Editor's Note: Goodbye 'Rebalance,' Hello 'Trans-Pacific View'
By The Diplomat
New administration, new name for our U.S. Asia policy blog.
Plane Crash in Kyrgyzstan May Have Uncovered a Smuggling Scheme
By Catherine Putz
The January 16 crash at Manas may have blown back the cover of a smuggling operation.
Defense Secretary Mattis in Asia: Challenges for a 'Reassurer-in-Chief'
By Yuki Tatsumi
If Mattis' job is to reassure allies of U.S. commitment, he will have a full plate during his time as secretary.
Can Trump Wreck the US-Australia Alliance?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The sensationalism following a recent call needs to be put in perspective.
Donald Trump and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Phone Call With … Australia?
By Ankit Panda
Details of a phone-call-gone-bad hit home that Trump is exactly who he said he was.
Steve Bannon and Prospects of a US-China War in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
Less than a year ago, Steve Bannon saw war in the South China Sea as "five to ten" years away. That matters.
Meet Nepal’s Buddhist ‘Rock Star Nun’
By Vishal Arora
One nun is breaking stereotypes about women and clergy alike.
Mass Student Deaths in India's Maharashtra Highlight Rights Issues
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
An investigation in India finds mass mistreatment of tribal children in Maharashtra.
Bela Bhatia's Story Highlights Ongoing Problems in India's Chhattisgarh
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
An Indian researcher is accosted by a mob in Chhattisgarh, highlighting ongoing rights challenges.
What Can India and China Learn From Each Other About Diaspora Policy?
By Rachel Brown
China and India have massive overseas diasporas. How do they strategically leverage this important resource?