Archive
March 2018
China Flies Long-Range Bombers, Fighter Jets Through Miyako Strait
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Last week, the Chinese Air Force conducted military drills in the South China Sea and Western Pacific.
How Asia Could Circumvent US-China Trade War
By Anthony Fensom
If the U.S.-China trade spat escalates, the rest of Asia will also suffer the fallout.
Kok Boru and Nowruz in Kyrgyzstan
By Nicholas Muller
The highly anticipated traditions of Nowruz converge with Kyrgyzstan’s most important sport, Kok Boru, to usher in the new year.
How Marvel Failed to Promote Seoul and Busan
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Black Panther and Age of Ultron did not focus on the unique highlights of Korean cities.
Lee Myung-bak: Between Justice and Political Retribution in South Korea
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
Another former president has been arrested in South Korea.
China Acknowledges Transfer of Ballistic Missile Optical Tracking System to Pakistan
By Ankit Panda
The transferred technology gives Pakistani missile engineers better insight into flight tests involving multiple warheads.
Vietnam Requests Spain's Repsol Suspend Work in Disputed South China Sea Oil Block
By Ankit Panda
The request follows nearly a year of ongoing Chinese pressure on Vietnam.
Sri Lanka Isn't Serious About Transitional Justice
By Taylor Dibbert
We don't need more time to ponder Colombo's sincerity.
China Condemns US FONOP Near Mischief Reef in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The United States Navy has carried out another freedom of navigation operation around Mischief Reef.
Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka: From Denial to Delay
By Yashasvi Nain
The government of Sri Lanka has overpromised and underdelivered when it comes to transitional justice.
India’s Military Budget Challenge
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The country continues to face the sober reality of both rising threats and serious resource constraints.
Why March 2018 Was an Active Month in Vietnam’s Balancing Against China in the South China Sea
By Derek Grossman
Hanoi was busy in March with proponents of a “peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.”