Archive
May 2017
What Role for Japan in Africa’s Security After Withdrawal from South Sudan?
By Céline Pajon
There still is a big gap between the discourse and the reality of what Japan wants—and what it can achieve in Africa.
Will Russia Arm Its Icebreaker Fleet With Supersonic Cruise Missiles?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The head of the U.S. Coast Guard claims that Russia’s new class of icebreakers will be fully-fledged warships.
China Is Undermining Its Own Taiwan Strategy
By Pengqiao Lu
Beijing should return to and overhaul, its charm offensive policy toward Taiwan.
India and China’s Tug of War Over Sri Lanka
By Yigal Chazan
India sets out to check China’s efforts to turn the island into a maritime hub on its "Belt and Road."
South Korea's Food Prices Don't Add up
By Justin Fendos
What is driving South Korea's food inflation?
WannaCry's Lesson for the US-Japan Alliance
By Dennis Blair and Bud Roth
It's time for the U.S. and Japan to move beyond talk and take action to defend against cyber threats.
Restructuring of Kazakhstan's Banking Sector Continues
By Paolo Sorbello
Aftershocks of the crisis continue to rock the country's financial sector after a buyout and rumors of another merger.
Will Uzbekistan Join TAPI?
By Casey Michel
During his second visit to Turkmenistan, Uzbek President Mirziyoyev agreed to join the pipeline project.
Tajikistan Takes Up Chinese
By Katherine Long
Chinese classes are on the rise, but still not a priority for Tajik students.
Singapore Launches World’s First Submarine Safety Portal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new Submarine Safety Information Portal shows Singapore's emphasis on cooperation in the undersea domain.
What’s With Indonesia’s 'Big' Military Exercise Near the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills (though far more routine than headlines suggest) show that Jakarta is determined to protect its interests.
Cambodian Construction: A Site for Gender Equality?
By Luke Hunt
Female laborers are often paid less than half that of men, and some are working to change that.