Archive
July 2017
China, Russia Launch First Military Drills in Baltic Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing and Moscow carry out exercises amid concerns from European states.
Malaysia to Deploy More Terror Aid to Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A second round of assistance is underway.
Hijab Hubbub: Tajikistan Sets Up Commission to Combat 'Alien' Clothing
By Catherine Putz
The commission will be taking “Tajik traditions” and “modern” life into consideration in promoting "appropriate" clothing.
Troop Levels Aren't Afghanistan's Problem. An Increasingly Illegitimate Government Is.
By Noah Coburn
Ordinary Afghans are growing ever more pessimistic about the National Unity Government.
Little Noticed, But Hugely Important: India's Counterterrorism Outreach in the Philippines
By Harsh V. Pant
India's outreach on counterterrorism to the Philippines marks a significant moment.
Duterte’s Extended Martial Law and the Future of Marawi
By Chester Cabalza
A closer look at a controversial policy.
What Does North Korea Think of China's 'Dual Freeze' Proposal?
By Son Daekwon
North Korea might agree to a freeze, but actually dismantling its nuclear program is out of the question.
Pakistan Can No Longer Ignore Its Weakened Economy
By Uzair Younus
The government prefers to see a conspiracy when all evidence points to a looming economic crisis.
12 Regions of China: Manchuria
By John Lee
Once home to China's last dynasty, Manchuria is now the country's rust belt.
Can a Cabinet Reshuffle Reverse Abe's Downward Spiral?
By Mina Pollmann
The LDP takes another electoral hit as approval ratings continue to slide.
Swan Song of the Badlas
By Taha Ahmad
Once a thriving art form, the embroidery craft may disappear entirely, along with its artisans, in another generation.
Chongqing Vows to Support the Central Committee's Decision on Sun Zhengcai
By Charlotte Gao
Hours after the announcement that Sun is under investigation, Chongqing stated its resolution to uphold central authority.