Archive
December 2017
Why Is China Holding the China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Dialogue Now?
By Charlotte Gao
Beijing aims to incorporate Pakistan and Afghanistan deeper into its sphere of influence.
Mongolia’s Modernizing Military
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia's military has an expanding role at home and abroad.
Sharp Words From the United States Will Achieve Little in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
It's time for the United States to take note of some realities in Pakistan.
China’s Moment in Nepal: Implications for India
By Harsh V. Pant
Even as Nepal's new leaders appear to pursue closer ties with Beijing, not all is lost for New Delhi.
Drinking in Hanoi: Alcohol and Politics in Vietnam
By David Hutt
A very short history of alcohol and politics in Vietnam.
The Last Jedi and the Founding Mythology of the Chinese Communist Party
By Robert Farley
What the new Star Wars film and the Chinese Communist Party's founding myths have in common.
Deep-Sea Gold Miners Target PNG Coast
By Luke Hunt
Locals fear for their environment despite promises of riches.
An Interview With Aida Salyanova, Kyrgyzstan's Former Prosecutor General
By Franco Galdini
Having fallen out with the former president, Salyanova faced charges she says were politically motivated.
Chinese Construction in the South China Sea: Should ASEAN Be Concerned?
By Lee YingHui
With the region largely distracted, ASEAN cannot rely on external help in the South China Sea.
Asia's Place at the 2017 Halifax Security Forum
By Dawisson Belém Lopes
The annual event is devoting more and more focus to Asian issues.
President Mirziyoyev Takes Aim at Uzbek Security Services
By Catherine Putz
In his first end-of-the-year speech, the Uzbek president recounted his reform efforts and set new targets.
December 2017 Sanctions on North Korea: Business as Usual?
By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
New sanctions are unlikely to significantly change the status quo on the Korean Peninsula.