Archive
July 2017
Russia's Korea Strategy
By Samuel Ramani
Moscow's relationships with China, the U.S., and the two Koreas shape Russian policy aims.
A Central Asian President's Guide to Getting Published
By Catherine Putz
An important building block in any cult of personality is a whole shelf of laudatory texts.
How India's State Governments Boost Outreach to Southeast Asia
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
It's not only India's northeast, but southern and eastern states are also building up ties with Southeast Asia.
Hong Kong's Voice of Discontent
By Luke Hunt
Economic realities shake China's 20-year hold on an old colony.
The Reality of Religious Freedom in Kazakhstan
By Casey Michel
Far from a multiconfessional bastion, some Christian and other denominations are discriminated against in Kazakhstan.
North Korea: For Now Change Behavior, Not Regime
By Amitai Etzioni
It’s time to think outside the box on North Korea.
China’s Hukou System
By Priyanka Juneja
An Interview with Fei-ling Wang
Doi Moi II: Rule of Law and State Legitimacy in Vietnam
By Le Vinh Trien and Kris Hartley
“Vietnam has the opportunity to define a next-generation model of liberalized development.”
Is Malaysia’s New Fighter Jet Deal Dead Now?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A multi-billion dollar plan to replace the country’s aging aircraft looks even more unlikely to be approved soon.
Taiwan's President Vows to Help China Achieve Democracy
By Charlotte Gao
Tsai Ing-wen expresses condolences for the death of Liu Xiaobo and encourages Chinese people to pursue democracy
Vietnam-Laos Border in the Spotlight Amid Anniversary Celebrations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The management of border issues remains a key priority for both sides this year.
US Calls on China to Release Liu Xiaobo’s Wife
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese Nobel Laureate Liu died of multiple organ failure after years in jail. His widow remains under house arrest.