Archive
September 2017
Could the End of Cambodia’s Opposition Be a Good Thing?
By David Hutt
A closer look at the implications of the ongoing government crackdown in the Southeast Asian state ahead of upcoming polls.
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Is Set to Visit India: What to Expect
By Rupakjyoti Borah
The Japanese prime minister's upcoming visit to India marks the start of a new era in bilateral ties.
India, Japan Set to Deepen Anti-Submarine Warfare Cooperation
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Japan are considering expanding joint anti-submarine warfare training.
What Yingluck’s Fate Says About Sexism in Thailand
By Matthew Phillips
Recent commentary about the former premier misses an important element of her story and what it says about Thai society.
The Third Annual Eastern Economic Forum and the Japan-Russia Summit
By John Taishu Pitt
Why Japan and Russia won't reach an agreement on the Northern Territories dispute.
Afghanistan to Get 150 Scout Helicopters by 2022
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. military ordered 150 MD-530F high-altitude scout helicopters for the Afghan Air Force.
Australia Settles $70 Million Suit with Detained Asylum Seekers
By Grant Wyeth
Had the suit gone to court, it would have aired allegations of abuse at Australia’s PNG-based detention facility.
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission Law Weathers the Storm, For Now
By Maxwell Abbott
The commission has won international praise, but faces challenges at home.
French Polynesia at the Chinese Crossroads
By Sébastien Goulard
The islands need to carefully weigh the benefits of Chinese investment with the potential risks.
China’s Air Force Tests Missile Defense Near North Korea Border
By Charlotte Gao
China’s defense ministry says it’s a part of routine exercise, not against any specific country
North Korea's Sixth Test May Have Been the Largest Man-Made Explosion on Earth in 21 Years
By Ankit Panda
The last nuclear explosion on the order of what North Korea demonstrated on Sunday was in 1996.
Finally, Strategic Clarity in the South China Sea. Is the Taiwan Strait Next?
By Joseph Bosco
Routine FONOPS in the South China Sea are long overdue -- as are Taiwan Strait passages.