Archive
August 2017
Stone-Pelting at Lake Pangong: India, China Border Tensions Under the Spotlight
By Ankit Panda
An unusually violent border incident between India and China highlights ongoing tensions.
USS Fitzgerald Leadership Removed, Details of Collision Aftermath Released
By Steven Stashwick
Preliminary report reveals actions of sailors to escape, control flooding.
Will the US Learn to Accept the Reality of North Korea's Nuclear-Tipped Missiles?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Is the United States going to be able to accept the reality about North Korea's nuclear-tipped missiles?
Why Will China Be Happy to See Steve Bannon Leave the White House?
By Charlotte Gao
Beijing didn't like Bannon's tough talk on China trade, which came out prominently in a recent interview.
70 Years of the Radcliffe Line: Understanding the Story of Indian Partition
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
On its 70th anniversary, a review of the Radcliffe Line.
A Latin American Battle: China vs. Taiwan
By Binay Prasad
China is competing with Taiwan in Central America and the Caribbean, an abandoned American backyard.
Sri Lanka's Coalition Government Is Rotting From Within
By Taylor Dibbert
The foreign minister’s resignation is another reminder of broader concerns about the coalition government.
Princeton University: Iran Denies Appeal of Jailed Chinese-American Researcher
By Charlotte Gao
Iran sentenced the student to 10 years in jail on spying charges; Princeton said he is innocent
Beware the War Against ASEAN’s Atheists
By David Hutt
A look at the ongoing persecution of a minority group that continues to be under assault in some parts of the region.
Saving China’s Snow Leopards with Locals
By Tyler Roney
By enlisting the help of the local community, conservationists hope to help the bashful big cats survive.
Floods Devastate Nepal’s Southern Plains
By Peter Gill
Recent flooding has affected over 16 million people in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
What's China's View On Abe’s Latest Cabinet Reshuffle?
By Pengqiao Lu
Compared to the past, China has been relatively restrained in its criticism of Abe.