Archive
September 2017
Mayhem in Marawi
By Zachary Abuza
Is the Philippines up to the task of handling the latest wave of Islamist terrorism?
New King, Deep State: Thailand
By Andrew Grant
A year after King Bhumibol's passing, Thailand’s deep state thrives.
Trump Comes to Asia
By Euan Graham
American priorities remain clear, but questions linger about the administration's aims in Asia.
War of the Dragons: Why North Korea Does Not Trust China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The legacy of the Sino-Vietnamese War continues to cast a shadow on China-North Korea relations.
China's Next President: Reading the Tea Leaves of Chinese Politics
By Andrei Lungu
It's time to push back against the “Xi Forever” narrative and take a deep dive into political maneuvering in China.
Rohingya Fleeing Myanmar Face Difficulties in Thailand
By Audrey Gaughran
Thailand needs to take action to address its failure to offer protection to those most in need.
Abe Makes a Surprise Appearance, Hails 45 Years of Japan-China Relations
By Charlotte Gao
Abe was the first Japanese PM in 15 years to attend the Chinese embassy in Tokyo's National Day celebration.
China’s Weibo Hires 1000 ‘Supervisors' to Censor Content
By Charlotte Gao
Weibo asks that each supervisor censor no less than 200 pieces of content per month
Lessons From India's 'Surgical Strikes', One Year Later
By Ankit Panda
The surgical strikes indicated a threshold for Indian response. Kashmir, however, will continue to simmer.
What’s Behind Malaysia’s New North Korea Travel Ban?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A fresh restriction needs to be understood within the broader context of deteriorating ties.
What Did the New US-Philippines Terror Drills Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The inaugural iteration of Tempest Wind bears attention within the broader context of the alliance.
Attacking KORUS is Worse than Abandoning TPP
By Shihoko Goto
Retreating from the agreement would not only damage U.S.-ROK relations but impact key U.S. industries that have benefited from the deal.
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