Archive
May 2017
Why Is Cambodia’s Illegal Logging Problem Still Rolling On?
By Luke Hunt
Report contradicts the official position that industrial-scale illegal logging is finished.
What Does Southeast Asia Think About the Trump Presidency?
By Catherine Putz
A recent survey depicts a dim view of U.S. regional engagement, and an opening for China.
The Antiship Mine Gets New Wings
By Col. Mike “Starbaby” Pietrucha
Last used successfully in the Vietnam War, the air-delivered antiship mine is making a comeback.
French Navy Ship Makes First Malaysia Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Vessel is in the Southeast Asian state for a six-day visit.
Janet Henry on China’s Economic Reform Scorecard
By Maurits Elen
How to keep the world’s second largest economy in shape?
US Warship Collides With South Korean Fishing Vessel
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. warship was cruising off the Korean Peninsula when it collided with a South Korean fishing boat.
Is India Really 'Winning Its War' on Open Defecation?
By Gaurav Tyagi
The "Clean India" campaign may have good results on paper, but the reality does not match the numbers.
What's Driving Russia-Pakistan Cooperation on Afghanistan?
By Samuel Ramani
A shared willingness to embrace the Taliban, plus suspicions about the U.S. role, bring Moscow and Islamabad together.
The Dark Side of Indonesia's Social Media Boom
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Fake news, defamation, and hoaxes point to the urgent need for social media literacy training in Indonesia.
Abe 'Scraps' Japan's Defense Spending Cap: Less Than Meets the Eye
By Jun Okumura
There are solid practical reasons why Japan won't be hiking its defense spending any time soon.
East China Sea: 4 China Coast Guard Vessels Enter Territorial Sea Near Disputed Islands
By Ankit Panda
Japan claims this is the 12th incursion by Chinese vessels in the East China Sea to date this year.
Japan Dispatches Biggest Warship to Protect US Navy Vessel, Putting New Security Law to Work
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan has issued its first order to protect a U.S. Navy warship under the country’s new security legislation.