Archive
April 2018
Army Exercise Puts US-Singapore Defense Relations Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides held the latest iteration of Exercise Lightning Strike earlier this month.
Vietnam-Thailand Naval Ties in the Spotlight with Joint Patrols
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of their patrols highlighted a key maritime activity in the bilateral relationship.
How Much Do the Panmunjom Agreements Matter?
By Liang Tuang Nah
How impactful are the summit’s agreements and how will they influence the Trump-Kim summit?
Kazakhstan's Energy Company Continues to Borrow to Survive
By Paolo Sorbello
A recent Eurobond issue piles up on Kazmunaigas' debt, signaling just how dependent Kazakhstan's oil and gas giant is on borrowed capital.
Adopt a Heritage: Should Private Companies Be Caretakers of Indian National Monuments?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Will sites like the Taj Mahal become better managed or will they become banners for private firms?
Thailand's Legendary Marijuana
By Peter Maguire
Recently, there have been signs that the Thai government is softening its stance on marijuana.
After the Moon-Kim Summit: A Time for Hope?
By Harry Sa
Much of what we saw at the Panmunjom summit has happened before.
What’s in the New Malaysia-Singapore Air Force Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both countries launched a fresh set of drills around search and rescue.
Indonesia Gets a New Submarine From South Korea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jakarta took a step towards getting another South Korean-built submarine, putting the spotlight once again on its capabilities.
Why the F-35 Isn’t Good Enough for Japan
By Abraham Ait
Tokyo looks to American and indigenous alternatives as a result of the joint strike fighter’s shortcomings.
Indonesia’s Citarum: The World’s Most Polluted River
By Dikanaya Tarahita and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Will China Replace the US Global Role?
By Xue Li and Cheng Zhangxi
China has neither the will nor the capacity to replace the United States as world leader.
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