Archive
July 2017
Does Taipei Still Hold Taiwan Is Part of the Republic of China?
By Charlotte Gao
Taiwan’s foreign ministry deletes a webpage claiming Taiwan as part of the Republic of China.
President Moon's North Korea Strategy
By 38 North / Ruediger Frank
South Korea's new leader unveiled his strategy in an important speech in Berlin.
Kabul's Dostum Problem
By Catherine Putz
Whether Dostum is convicted or not, there will be anger and accusations that the rule of law has been cheated.
Mongolia’s Military Marvel
By Frank Adam Negri
The country is becoming known for its use of military diplomacy.
India’s Light Combat Aircraft to Be Armed With Beyond Visual Range Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Test firing of the new air-to-air missile is scheduled for the end of 2017.
China’s Aircraft Carrier Enters Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
It was the fourth time that the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s sole carrier sailed near Taiwan.
Thailand Eyes New Korea Fighter Jets
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Cabinet approves purchase of eight T-50 advanced planes.
Timor-Leste's Political Unity
By Flavio Simoes
Don't be fooled by the number of political parties. Timorese have a remarkable degree of consensus on major issues.
Are Cheetahs Back in Turkmenistan?
By Casey Michel
Soviet-era hunting and environmental damage ravaged Turkmenistan’s cheetah population, but the cats may be back.
In Cuba, a Chinatown With No Chinese
By Yesenia Vargas
Havana’s barrio chino isn’t what it used to be, but presents an opportunity nonetheless.
Learning From South Korea's Energy Breakthrough
By Jennifer Morgan
Public pressure is helping move South Korea away from coal and toward renewable energy.
Pakistan Silences Its Critics
By Umer Ali
Criticizing the military, in print or social media, is increasingly dangerous in Pakistan.