Archive
July 2017
Will a Battulga Victory in Mongolia’s Election Mark a Shift Toward Russia?
By Gregory Xanthos
The current favorite in the pending runoff has a soft spot for Putin, and harsh warnings about China.
One Year Later, Duterte Remains a Human Rights Nightmare
By James Gomez
“I don’t care about human rights, you better believe me.”
A US-Thailand Alliance Boost Under Trump and Prayut?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though an upcoming summit meeting offers room for both sides to boost the relationship, there are also lingering challenges.
New US Drone Project Could Change Asian Warfare Forever
By Tobias Burgers & Scott N. Romaniuk
The MUX project could ultimately render aircraft carriers (and China's A2/AD strategy) obsolete.
India’s Costly Embrace of Israel
By Rob Jenkins
India is importing not just weapons from Israel, but a paranoid political mindset as well.
Modi’s Passage to Israel
By Harsh V. Pant
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Israel will be historic.
Guilty Verdicts Crash in on Kyrgyz Media Outlet
By Catherine Putz
The outlook is not good for Idinov, Zanoza, or Kyrgyzstan.
South Korea and Brazil Rejected Their Female Leaders
By Dawisson Belém Lopes
The impeachment scandals that entangled Park Geun-hye and Dilma Rousseff smack of misogyny.
India’s Taxing Pains
By Anthony Fensom
Confused implementation reminds some of the the day after demonetization, but there's hope for the future.
Qatar Crisis Spells Big Trouble for Asia
By Joseph Hammond
Asian countries depend on Qatar as a resource supplier and labor destination.
US Navy Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation Near China-Held Island
By Ankit Panda
Just 39 days after a first operation, the Trump administration authorizes a second FONOP in the South China Sea.
Hong Kong’s Military Parade: From 'Greetings Leader' To 'Greetings Chairman'
By DD Wu
The Chinese president inspected Hong Kong’s biggest military parade in 20 years.