Archive
May 2017
Silk Purses from Sows’ Ears: Russian Railways and the Pig Market Silk Road Stimulus
By Nicholas Trickett
Win-win cooperation will net oligarchs billions, but the average Russian very little.
Russia’s New Stealth Frigate to Be Commissioned in November 2017
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The lead ship of a new class of multirole warships is expected to be delivered to the Russian Navy in late 2017.
Asia’s Coming Genomics Revolution
By Will Greene
From China to Japan and Singapore, Asian countries are investing in the genomics revolution.
What's in the US-China 100 Day Action Plan?
By Jesse Heatley
U.S. and China agree to modest steps on trade cooperation, but there's little to address systemic imbalances.
Islamic Fashion on the Rise in Malaysia
By Ana Salvá
As many Muslim women choose to dress modestly, more brands are joining this juicy market
Modi’s Strategic Foreign Policy Vision: A Glass Half Full
By Uttara Sahasrabuddhe and Chaitanya Mallapur
Modi has made strides on a geoeconomic vision, but India still lacks a clear geopolitical strategy.
Why ASEAN Can't Ignore the Rohingya Crisis
By Jera Lego
The Rohingya crisis is not just an issue for Myanmar; it will impact security and economic trends throughout the region.
The Sovereign Recognition Game: Has Nauru Overplayed Its Hand?
By Grant Wyeth
In recognizing Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Nauru drew Russian funds. Can U.S. pressure flip Nauru's choice?
The THAAD System in South Korea Detected North Korea's Latest Missile Launch. So What?
By Ankit Panda
THAAD's utility against a system like the Hwasong-12 is severely limited.
AIIB Makes Its First Loan to India, the Bank's Second-Largest Shareholder
By Ankit Panda
The AIIB has approved its first-ever project in India.
The Day After the Second Korean War
By John Reid
The greatest threat to U.S. victory in a Korean war scenario isn't the North Korean military. It's postwar insurgency.
Inside the Mind of a Hindu Nationalist
By Vishal Arora and Parul Abrol
A Hindu nationalist foot soldier shares his worldview.