Archive
March 2018
Pakistan Stands Up New Fighter Squadron
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Pakistan Air Force inaugurated a new JF-17 fighter squadron in Quetta last month.
Where Is Indonesia’s New A400M Military Aircraft Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New details surfaced this week about one of Jakarta’s long-standing plans to purchase transport aircraft.
What Did the ASEAN Defense Chiefs Meeting in Singapore Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at some of the key developments and initiatives discussed.
International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute Voices Concern for Kyrgyz Lawyer
By Catherine Putz
The IBAHRI says the case against Ata-Meken lawyer Taalaigul Toktakunova may violate UN rules ensuring rule of law.
Con Dao: Vietnam’s Prison Paradise
By Peter Ford
The 16 islands that make up the Con Dao archipelago are renowned for their natural beauty, but they also have a dark past.
Bangladesh’s ‘Digital Island’ Brings Future to Nation’s Poorest
By Sajeeb Wazed
A remote, impoverished island is now a showcase for the government's Digital Bangladesh initiative.
Tillerson Slams Chinese Financial Practices in Africa
By Ankit Panda
Before his own trip, the U.S. secretary of state accused China of causing “dependency” through “predatory loans.”
If Indonesia's Democracy Is in Trouble, It's in Good Company
By Giora Eliraz
A look back at Indonesia's political developments in 2017 shows some familiar global trends.
India’s Maritime Pivot to the East
By Joshy M. Paul
India can become a reliable and trusted partner for Southeast Asia and a counterweight to Chinese dominance.
Washington Must Own up to Superpower Competition With China
By Will Saetren and Hunter Marston
The first step is for the U.S. to admit that China is a full-blown superpower.
Jerome Cohen: Xi and CCP Aim for Unchallenged Power
By Maurits Elen
To whom much is given, much will be required.
Myanmar’s Buddhist Rakhine Rebels
By Neil Thompson
The army empowered the Rakhine to commit atrocities against the Rohingya. Now the Rakhine are turning against the state.