Archive
August 2017
Trump on Pakistan: Not Quite the Best-Laid Plan
By Huma Sattar
Washington’s least best-laid plans will invariably go awry.
North Korea: The End of the Nuclear Taboo?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Is the North Korean nuclear crisis slowly eroding the so-called nuclear taboo?
Disengagement at Doklam: Why and How Did the India-China Standoff End?
By Ankit Panda
Who came out on top in the Doklam standoff in the end?
5 Takeaways on North Korea's Ballistic Missile Overflight of Japan
By Ankit Panda
North Korea carries out what is likely its most provocative ballistic missile test to date.
North Korea Launches a Ballistic Missile Over Japan: First Impressions and Analysis
By Ankit Panda
Scott LaFoy and Ankit Panda discuss North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile into the Northern Pacific over Japan.
China-Thailand Rail Project: New Movement, Old Problems?
By Luke Hunt
Despite the enthusiasm of some, challenges still remain.
What Did the US Pacific Military Chief’s Philippines Visit Accomplish?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Harry Harris’ visit to Manila.
US Leadership as a Pacific Power: Trump and Beyond
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Paul Heer.
New Philippines Radar System Spotlights US-ASEAN Maritime Security
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new system transferred by Washington highlights its continued focus on enhancing regional maritime security in Southeast Asia.
BJP and Congress Distance Themselves from Politically Powerful 'Godman' Ram Rahim Singh
By Aswin Mannepalli
India's major parties are attempting to distance themselves from a controversial figure.
Is Hong Kong's Reputation for Financial Secrecy About to Change?
By Neeti Biyani
Hong Kong commits to identifying companies’ beneficial owners – or does it?
Amid Strained Relationship With US, Pakistan's Foreign Minister To Visit China and Russia
By Charlotte Gao
Pakistan's Foreign Minister will visit China and Russia to discuss regional matters.