Archive
May 2017
US Gives Vietnam Coast Guard a Boost Ahead of Premier’s Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move comes days before Vietnam’s prime minister visits the White House.
India’s Army Chief Visits Myanmar
By Prashanth Parameswaran
General Bipin Rawat is on a four-day trip to Naypyidaw to boost defense ties.
Is the US Navy Deploying a Third Carrier Strike Group to the Asia-Pacific?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy is purportedly deploying another supercarrier to the Western Pacific.
North Korea Introduces a New 'Ultra-Precision' Scud Missile Variant: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
North Korea introduces a new "ultra-precision" Scud variant. What good is it?
Did North Korea's Latest Missile Launch Seek to Drive a Wedge Between Japan and South Korea?
By Ankit Panda
North Korea's latest missile launch may reignite a long-simmering territorial dispute between Japan and South Korea.
China Commemorates Hong Kong’s Basic Law by Restricting It
By Cal Wong
China's number three leader promises increased control over Hong Kong.
China Performs Another 'Unsafe' Intercept of a US Surveillance Plane
By Cal Wong
That makes two incidents in one month.
Is Hong Kong Taking a Backward Step on LGBT Rights?
By Tyler Roney
With a petition to appeal a landmark rights case, Hong Kong may be taking a small step backward.
Stop Calling Indonesia a Role Model. It's Stopped Being One.
By Benedict Rogers
"It’s over for Indonesia’s tradition of moderation... In ten years, Indonesia could be Pakistan."
Chinese Stocks: Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain?
By Anthony Fensom
Despite a surprise credit downgrade, investors remain bullish on China's stock market.
What Next for Japan-South Korea Relations?
By Mina Pollmann
A reopening (yet again) of the comfort women issue could threaten cooperation on defense issues.
The Fallout From Pakistan’s Nuclear Tests
By Shah Meer Baloch
May 28 is officially a "Day of Greatness" for Pakistan, but for many Balochs it's a black day.