Archive
July 2017
Sharif Disqualification to Worsen Civilian-Military Relations in Pakistan
By Daud Khattak
Pakistan's former prime minister argued the case against him was a conspiracy backed by the military's "hidden hand."
The Enigma of Japanese Politics
By Shin Kawashima
With PM Abe under fire, why are leaders of the main opposition party stepping down?
A New Opportunity for India-Kazakhstan Relations
By Ian Armstrong and Daniel Urchick
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization offers an avenue for both countries to boost ties.
What Does Trump Mean for China-EU Relations?
By Silvia Menegazzi
Though the challenges remain, new opportunities have also emerged.
Tomomi Inada, Japan's Defense Minister, Resigns Following Weeks of Scandal
By Ankit Panda
Tomomi Inada leaves office days shy of completing a one-year term.
Chinese National Media Downplays Indian Official's Visit to Beijing
By Charlotte Gao
Amid China and India’s standoff in Doklam, Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on July 27
China: Foxconn’s New US Factory Won’t Affect Company's Investment China
By Charlotte Gao
Foxconn announced it would build a new factory in Wisconsin and invest $10 billion in the U.S.
A Massive Corruption Probe in Pakistan Exposes Split in Ruling Party
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan's ruling party is teetering on the precipice.
With Dramatics in Bihar, the BJP’s March to Dominance in Indian Politics Continues
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A Machiavellian move in Bihari politics has jolted India into reckoning with the BJP's true political power.
Liu Xiaobo Wasn’t China’s Only Prisoner of Conscience
By Benedict Rogers
The best way to honor his memory is to press China to end torture and free other dissidents.
12 Regions of China: The Gansu and Ningxia Corridors
By John Lee
China's gateway to Xinjiang was the first leg of the ancient Silk Road.
What THAAD Means for China's Korean Peninsula Strategy
By Jin Kai
The U.S. motive is clear; China's response now will be critical.