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April 2018

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Xiong’an New Area: 1,000 Years of Government Intervention

Xiong’an New Area: 1,000 Years of Government Intervention

By Zhang Ling
1,000 years before Xi Jinping proclaimed the Xiong'an New Area, the Northern Song Dynasty turned the area into a swamp.
Why Did Nehru Want the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations?

Why Did Nehru Want the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations?

By Nabarun Roy
What history tells us about India’s support for the PRC in the 1950s.

Thailand's Kra Canal: China's Way Around the Malacca Strait

Thailand's Kra Canal: China's Way Around the Malacca Strait

By Rhea Menon
A 200-year-old dream might finally become a reality under China's Belt and Road.

Imperfect Democracy: The Way for Marriage Equality in Taiwan

Imperfect Democracy: The Way for Marriage Equality in Taiwan

By Zoe Leung
Will Civil Code amendments or new legislation best serve the rights of same-sex couples in Taiwan?

North Korean Denuclearization: One Goal, Different Interpretations

North Korean Denuclearization: One Goal, Different Interpretations

By Clint Work
Can Seoul thread the needle between Washington's demands and what Pyongyang is willing to accept?
Why the Philippines’ Vice-Presidential Election Recount Matters

Why the Philippines’ Vice-Presidential Election Recount Matters

By Erin Cook
The recount puts the spotlight on the country’s political history and could have significance for its future trajectory.

Is the US Suffering a ‘War Gap’?

Is the US Suffering a ‘War Gap’?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Why American decision-makers continue to fail to understand the true nature of military conflict.
Kazakh Authorities Target Media Outlets in Former Minister's Libel Suit

Kazakh Authorities Target Media Outlets in Former Minister's Libel Suit

By Catherine Putz
Crying libel and defamation to hit back at critical reporting is not new to Kazakhstan.

US Navy, Pentagon Agree to Shock Test $13 Billion Supercarrier

US Navy, Pentagon Agree to Shock Test $13 Billion Supercarrier

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Shock trials for the U.S. Navy’s newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will proceed as planned.

Japan Shrugs at Plan for North Korea to Attend 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Japan Shrugs at Plan for North Korea to Attend 2020 Tokyo Olympics

By Thisanka Siripala
Despite thawing tensions, Japan remains reluctant to forge ties with North Korea.

Expanding the France-Vietnam Relationship

Expanding the France-Vietnam Relationship

By Quoc-Thanh Nguyen
With increasing economic and cultural ties, French soft power is expanding in Vietnam.
Corruption in Thailand: Running in Place

Corruption in Thailand: Running in Place

By Neil Thompson
The military junta, despite promises, has made little progress in weeding out corruption.

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