Archive
August 2017
59 File to Run for the Kyrgyz Presidency
By Catherine Putz
The number will drop significantly ahead of the announcement of the final lineup on September 10.
Time for ASEAN to Get Serious About Cyber Crime
By Qiheng Chen
ASEAN should look to forge its own cyber agreement.
The Case for Making ADMM-Plus an Annual Meeting
By Henrick Z. Tsjeng
Singapore and Vietnam's joint proposal has broad support among ASEAN states and Plus members.
Is the AIIB Really 'Lean, Clean, and Green'?
By Lowell Chow
AIIB’s “lean, clean, and green” pledge delivers a catchy slogan, but here is why some are unconvinced.
Japan Is Building India's Infrastructure
By Tridivesh Singh Maini and Sandeep Sachdeva
Japan should help develop India's northeast, and in so doing send a message to China.
Distributed Lethality in the Works: US Test Fires New Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Lockheed Martin reportedly successfully test fired for the first time a surface-launched variant of its new anti-ship missile.
Russia Lays Down 2 Attack Subs For Pacific Fleet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first new sub is expected to be delivered to the Russian Navy in 2019.
A Poetic Protest Against Lynchings of Muslims in India
By Vishal Arora
A Muslim poet protests against the recent violence inflicted on her community.
Is Anbang Under Pressure to Sell Waldorf Hotel?
By Charlotte Gao
Bloomberg reports that Chinese authorities have asked Anbang to sell overseas assets; Anbang denies.
Why Are Chinese Netizens Excited About Russia's Ban On VPNs?
By Charlotte Gao
After Russia passed a law banning VPNs, the news splashed across the front pages of Chinese websites.
A Stark Choice for Cairo’s Chinese Muslims
By François Napoleon
As Egypt cracks down on Uyghur students, Chinese Muslims in Cairo are torn between economic opportunity and their faith.
Interview: Central Asia Copes With Climate Change
By Ryskeldi Satke
Stefanos Xenarios outlines how Central Asian countries are attempting to adapt to climate change.