Archive
September 2017
Cambodia’s Crumbling Democracy
By George Wright
As democracy is dismantled, will Cambodians return to the streets?
Is a Paradigm Shift in Pakistan's Regional Policy Possible?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan needs an alternative vision of the state to implement a new regional security policy.
Pakistan’s Bad Reaction to the BRICS Declaration
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Islamabad’s defensive reaction was more self-damaging than the BRICS’ original statement.
A Promising Trilateral: India-Myanmar-Thailand
By Roshan Iyer
It's time to revive the free flow of people, capital and ideas around the Bay of Bengal.
One Last Lens on North Korea
By Tyler Roney
One of the last American tourists to visit North Korea hopes to showcase the country's complex nature.
Is Marawi a Harbinger of Chaos to Come?
By Mark Davis Madarang Pablo
To avert the next Marawi Manila needs to make moves toward a more comprehensive security framework.
Not One More Child: Dealing with Sex Crimes Against Children in Malaysia
By Dominique F. Fernandes
The government has rolled out laudable measures but the public understanding of such heinous crimes remains woefully inadequate.
When Will the Philippines Get Its New French Vessels?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a deal that is set to be realized soon.
Why Does Harry Truman’s Asia Legacy Matter?
By Francis P. Sempa
Truman’s successes ought to be weighed against his significant policy setbacks and outright failures in Asia.
Will Pakistan Part Ways With Its Proxies?
By Daud Khattak
The recent BRICS declaration can be read as a gentle push from China for Pakistan to ditch the Taliban.
While in Hong Kong, Steve Bannon Changes His Tone on China
By Charlotte Gao
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon visited Hong Kong and praised China's president.
On Rohingya Issue, Both China and India Back Myanmar Government
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese foreign ministry says the international community should support the efforts made by Myanmar