Archive
October 2017
How South Korea and Australia Can Boost Naval Modernization in Southeast Asia
By Sukjoon Yoon
South Korea and Australia could be attractive options for Southeast Asian states looking to boost naval capabilities.
Do the Taiwan Independence Movement’s Symbolic Victories Hide a Lack of Practical Hope?
By Shang-su Wu
A time zone and passport stickers reflect the inability of the independence movement to gain real political victories.
Is Myanmar Serious About Enforcing Sanctions on North Korea?
By Clint Work
Is this a real shift in North Korea-Myanmar relations, or just political expediency?
Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look ahead at the administration's early regional vision and the challenges before it.
Why Doesn’t Taiwan Make Political Movies?
By Anthony Kao
Films about Taiwan political history are few and far between, especially compared to South Korean cinema.
A Tale of Two Kingdoms: Thailand and Cambodia
By Samuel Macrae
The Thai and Cambodian monarchies follow starkly different paths. Neither has led to democratic development.
The CCP Says Xi Jinping Deserves to Have His Name Written in the Party Constitution
By Charlotte Gao
The Chinese Communist Party enshrined Xi in the party constitution alongside Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping.
After the 19th Party Congress, Tsai Ing-wen Calls For Breakthrough With China
By Charlotte Gao
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office says the “one China principle” is the political basis for ties.
Don’t Be Fooled by Sri Lanka’s UN Engagement
By Taylor Dibbert
Colombo remains unserious about transitional justice.
Server Shenanigans: Local Media Reports Kyrgyz Campaign Used Government Server
By Catherine Putz
An explosive investigation by Kloop points to possible collaboration between Jeenbekov’s campaign and the government.
Russia Test Fires 4 Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian military launched four ballistic missiles from submarines and a transporter erector launcher in a recent battle drill.
Would a Trump EAS Philippines Miss Matter for US Asia Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though a miss would no doubt be unfortunate, its significance also needs to be kept in perspective.