Archive
February 2017
India Could Do More for Sri Lanka’s Tamils
By Taylor Dibbert
There are multiple ways that New Delhi could ameliorate the circumstances of Sri Lankan Tamils.
China’s Second Aircraft Carrier to Begin Sea Trials in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new carrier is nearing completion and a launching ceremony ‘will soon be held.’
The Future of NGOs in US-China Relations
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Travis Tanner.
Here Come the Malaysian Morality Police
By Ana Salvá
As hardline Islam rises, lawmakers in Malaysia will debate a controversial bill to increase sharia punishments.
Indonesia-Russia Su-35 Fighter Jet Deal Will Be Signed in ‘Coming Months’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia continues to push Indonesia to ink an agreement for up to 10 Su-35 combat aircraft.
Indonesia Becomes World’s First Buyer of New Helicopter Drone
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jakarta has become the first customer to receive and test the Skeldar-V-200 rotary UAV.
New Fault Lines Emerge in South Asia Around Afghanistan
By Harsh V. Pant
Russian-led multilateral initiatives on Afghanistan in the region highlight growing rifts.
China's Hukou Reforms and the Urbanization Challenge
By Spencer Sheehan
China is speeding up hukou reform, but that won’t be enough to solve the migrant worker problem.
Pakistan to Receive US Attack Helicopters in 2017
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Pakistan Army is slated to receive three AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters this year.
Taiwan's Cold War Fortresses
By Guy Plopsky
Fortifications on Matsu Island were meant to defend against a communist invasion.
A Closer Look at Turkmenistan’s Election Numbers
By Casey Michel
The only numbers soaring in Turkmenistan are at the polls; meanwhile the economy deteriorates.
Time for Reality on North Korea
By Daniel DePetris
It may be time to start talking to Pyongyang.