Archive

2017

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Why Is China Holding the China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Dialogue Now?

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  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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.

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