Archive
May 2017
A Wrench in Myanmar's Peace Process
By Daniel Combs
Armed opposition groups create their own alternative to the NLD government's Panglong Peace Conference.
Will Philippines Get More Indonesia-Built Warships?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Indonesian official says more vessels may be on the way.
India to Hold Military Drills With Singapore Amid Navy Anniversary
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Bilateral naval ties in the spotlight this week amid RSN50 celebrations.
US, Singapore, Thailand Launch First Trilateral Exercise in South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Trilateral engagement is yet another manifestation of the growing multilateralization of U.S. exercises in the region.
North Korea's New Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile, the Hwasong-12: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
North Korea introduces the Hwasong-12, a "perfect weapon system" that may bring the U.S. territory of Guam into range.
The Pacific War Origins of US Special Operations Forces
By Robert Farley
The full flowering of special operations forces wouldn’t come until after Vietnam.
India Tests SPYDER Surface-to-Air Missile System
By Ankit Panda
India tested a low-level, short-range surface-to-air missile system.
North Korea Launches What Is Possibly a New Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
By Ankit Panda
The test came out of Kusong, near the country's western coast.
The History and Future of Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt speaks with legendary journalist James Pringle about the history and future of Southeast Asia and other current developments.
Is Japan Truly a Powerful Country?
By Satoru Nagao
Japan's true power can only emerge if other countries, including the United States, require it.
China: What If Atheism Is a Religion?
By DD Wu
China’s Communist Youth League posted a video to advocate atheism.
A Liberal Triumphs in South Korea: Who Is Moon Jae-in?
By Ankit Panda
Is Moon Jae-in anti-American? Are South Koreans divided over politics by age? Steven Denney offers insight into these questions.