Archive
May 2017
South Korea’s 19th Presidential Election: Lessons Learned
By Steven Denney
Four lessons to be learned from the results that brought Moon Jae-in to the presidency.
What Was the First Special US-ASEAN Meeting Under Trump Really About?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An important recent engagement between the two sides was more than just about North Korea.
WHO Déjà Vu: Taiwan Not Invited to World Health Assembly
By DD Wu
WHA says cross-strait understanding between China and Taiwan is the basis for invitation
Pakistan's Military Deletes a Controversial Tweet, Raising Questions
By Umair Jamal
Did the Pakistani military roll back its decision that rejected the civilian government’s assessment in a leaks inquiry?
Is China Winning in the South China Sea?
By Sukmawani Bela Pertiwi
After the Philippines, the United States has also softened its approach to China while the rest remains silent.
A Closer Look at Iran and North Korea's Missile Cooperation
By Samuel Ramani
How Iran and North Korea cooperate in their twin quests to develop better missiles.
Are Trade Fairs in Turkmenistan Pointless?
By Henry James
Such fairs do provide insight into the psychology of dictatorship.
China Should Stop Deflecting on North Korea
By Shirley Kan
China must square up to its responsibility in the North Korea nuclear crisis.
In Lead-Up to Iranian Elections, the Nuclear Deal Becomes a Heated Topic of Debate
By Heshmat Alavi
As the presidential election nears, the fate of the JCPOA appears secure.
Is Rodrigo Duterte Really Anti-American?
By Mong Palatino
The Philippine president’s actions prove that this label is far too simplistic.
Hun Sen Slams Cambodia’s ‘Foreign Servants’ at World Economic Forum
By Luke Hunt
Prime minister's outburst follows warnings of war if his party loses elections.
Countering North Korea's Hostage Diplomacy
By Lee Min-yong
Tourism in North Korea not only funds the regime, it also provides useful leverage in the form of arrested tourists.