Archive
October 2017
What Is the Tatmadaw’s Plan for the Rohingya?
By Austin Bodetti
Myanmar’s military has spent decades engineering a genocide.
What it Means to Be an Ally: A Vietnamese-American’s View on the US in the Vietnam War
By Tom Le
Strategic calculations can vary, but commitment to an ally must be steadfast.
Kim Jong-un Emphasizes Economic Self-Reliance After Sanctions
By Ankit Panda
North Korea's supreme leader outlined the salience of economic self-reliance in a recent speech.
The Trouble with the New US North Korea Travel Ban
By Keith Luse
Cutting off the already limited interactions between the two sides is not the way to go.
A New Drug Win for Malaysia?
By David Hutt
The country could be taking a step forward soon in the region’s continuing struggle with drugs.
Australia Warships Move to Philippines Amid Big Asia Military Deployment
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The spotlight on Indo-Pacific Endeavor 2017 shifted to Manila this week.
US Leadership in Asia and the Future of Geopolitics
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jamie Fly.
Chinese Research Vessel Surveys Caroline Islands 'to Breach 2nd Island Chain'
By Steven Stashwick
Hydrographic surveys near Guam prompted surveillance by U.S. planes.
Russia Kicks Off Engine Tests For New Supersonic Strategic Bomber
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Fitted with a new engine, Russia’s upgraded Tu-160M2 bombers will have an extended operational range.
US Navy Commissions New Nuclear Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy's newest Virginia-class submarine was commissioned on October 7.
It's Time For India to Update Its Cybersecurity Policy
By Aman Thakker
India must update its cybersecurity policy to respond to growing threats in cyberspace.
Despite China’s Green Campaign, Air Quality Targets Still Hard to Meet
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese government efforts to improve air quality in China have shown mixed results so far .