Archive
September 2017
Trump Administration Introduces New Executive Order on North Korea Sanctions
By Ankit Panda
The new sanctions expand the authority of the U.S. Treasury Department to implement secondary sanctions.
Battle for Marawi Deepens Philippines' Military Budget Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The rising terror threat also affects the country’s budget plans for its military modernization.
Is Cambodia Really Becoming a Dictatorship?
By David Hutt
Despite troubling developments, a little more optimism is warranted as the Cambodian people get ready to go to the polls.
China’s Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Trading – A Sign of Things to Come
By Andrew Godwin
The Chinese government is determined to cement its place as a leading rule maker, now in cryptocurrency.
How Can Europe Contribute to Northeast Asia's Security?
By Nicola Casarini
The EU is well-placed to play a positive role in managing the region's flashpoints.
A Win for All: Pakistan's NA-120 By-Election
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
All of Pakistan’s major political players have something to celebrate after the by-election to fill Nawaz Sharif’s seat.
Half a Century of India’s Maoist Insurgency
By Siddharthya Roy
A political analysis of the long-running conflict.
Chinese, Russian Navies Hold Exercises in Sea of Japan, Okhotsk Sea
By Ankit Panda
The exercise is the second phase of the Joint Sea-2017 exercises.
China’s Dockless Bike-Share Scheme Lands in DC
By Charlotte Gao
China’s largest bike-sharing company has entered its first U.S. city, bringing dockless bike-sharing to the U.S. capital.
US, Philippines Launch New Terror Drills
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A fresh counterterrorism exercise is yet another sign of the progress being made in defense ties in the Duterte era.
Trump Blocks His First Chinese Acquisition of an American Company
By Riley Walters
What's behind the recent national security-driven decision to block a Chinese acquisition of a U.S. firm?
Could North Korea’s Example Inspire Iran and Pakistan?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Is missile defense the way out for the United States?