Archive
June 2017
Economic Statecraft and Managing Superpowers: How China Did It
By Robert Farley
Echoes of Cold War-era economic statecraft remain part of China's overall foreign policy.
Remembering Lawi Weng, Imprisoned Myanmar Journalist
By Scott Ezell
"Lawi is now in danger of becoming a victim of the same state terrorism he has fought to uncover and resist."
The WeChat Phenomenon: Social Media with Chinese Characteristics
By Lauren Dickey
WeChat has become an inescapable part of life in China, but its popularity carries risks.
The End of Malaysia’s Multi-Ethnic Coalition?
By Stephan Giersdorf
Najib Razak's embrace of an Islamic party overturns a decades-long tradition of narrowing ethnic and religious divides.
Duterte’s Year of Sound and Fury
By Ronald D. Holmes and Mark R. Thompson
One year after his inauguration, how is the Philippine president faring?
Arms to Taiwan and Action Against a Chinese Bank: Is Trump's US-China 'Honeymoon' Over?
By Ankit Panda
Is the Trump administration taking a warning shot across Xi Jinping's bow or is this a broader shift in approach?
China Tests New Tank in Tibet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new Chinese light main battle tank has purportedly been tested on the Tibetan Plateau.
India Gears Up for Historic Goods and Services Tax Implementation
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
All eyes are on the Modi government before the implementation of India's most consequential tax reform.
China and Russia Sign Military Cooperation Roadmap
By DD Wu
Chinese ambassador says deepening Sino-Russian relations is a strategic choice for both countries
Trump Diamond: An Unsuccessful Bid for the Astana Skyline
By Casey Michel
A McClatchy investigation uncovered an unsuccessful attempt by Trump to make his mark on the steppe.
3 Convicted for Chinese Embassy Attack in Bishkek
By Catherine Putz
Incidents like the embassy bombing are exceptionally rare in Kyrgyzstan.
Why Cambodia’s Future Could Be Shaped By Its Senate
By David Hutt
The role of the legislative body has been overlooked but could be potentially important in determining the country’s politics.
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