Archive
March 2018
A Trump-Kim Summit: How Did We Get Here, and What's Next?
By Clint Work
Real questions remain about the next steps in the North Korean dialogue process.
The Trouble With Bangladesh's Military
By Ryan Smith
Bangladesh’s military is more concerned with profit and power than defending the country.
Why Was the Pakistani Prime Minister in Nepal?
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Pakistan and Nepal rarely exchange bilateral visits. This trip -- under the gaze of India and China -- has made waves.
8 Questions the Trump Administration Must Answer Before the Summit With Kim Jong-un
By Ankit Panda
The Trump administration must prepare for a historic summit.
Why Did Duterte Chicken out of the ASEAN-Australia Summit?
By Luke Hunt
The strongman is clearly afraid of the scrutiny that might come from making the trip.
Xi Jinping: Rising Dictator or Another East Asian Strongman?
By Li Jie Sheng
Making sense of Xi’s likely extended stay in power by looking at other long-term or strong-handed regional leaders.
Myanmar's Deadly Mines
By Kimberley Phillips
Despite an ongoing peace process, Myanmar is littered with mines. Civilians are paying the price.
Indonesia Spotlights Defense Industry Challenge Under Jokowi
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The government continues to raise awareness about efforts in this realm despite the significant challenges that remain.
Are US-Pakistan Relations Back on Track?
By Daud Khattak
A U.S. drone strike and bounty on Pakistani Taliban leaders signal renewed cooperation between the U.S. and Pakistan.
ASEAN’s Women to Watch: Part I
By Erin Cook
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to highlight some of the region’s most prominent women – some more recognizable than others – who are making themselves heard.
Beijing Sets A Harsh Tone for Hong Kong in the ‘Two Sessions’
By Charlotte Gao
Beijing purposefully downplays Hong Kong’s “autonomy” and highlights “zero tolerance” for Hong Kong independence.
New Zealand’s Ardern Tours Polynesia, What About the Politics?
By Grant Wyeth
Ostensibly to survey cyclone damage, the prime minister’s trip also underscores Wellington’s refocusing on its Pacific Island relationships.