Archive
April 2018
Is the Pakhtun Tahaffuz Movement a Threat to the Pakistani Military's Interests?
By Umair Jamal
The military is taking the grievances of Pakistan's disgruntled Pashtuns seriously.
India, Pakistan Defense Ministers Take Part in SCO Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
It was the first time new members India and Pakistan sent their top defense officials to the gathering.
From Bad to Worse: Press Freedom in Eurasia Continues to Decline
By Catherine Putz
Uzbekistan is the only Central Asian country to see improvement, but it's still near the bottom of the rankings.
Reforming Customs, Uzbekistan Nods Toward the Eurasian Economic Union
By Nicholas Trickett
Tashkent is harmonizing its import tariffs with EAEU norms.
Can Timor-Leste’s Next Government Pursue Much-Needed Budget Cuts?
By Guteriano Neves
It's politically risky, but budget cuts are needed to tackle low productivity, inefficient public spending, and the trade deficit.
What North Korea Really Wants: A Normalized Relationship With the United States
By Justin Fendos
The answer is actually simple, if you've been paying attention.
The Long Reach of Hu Yaobang
By Bonnie Girard
China's famous political reformer ironically helped pave the way for Xi's current crackdown on dissent.
The Last Time the US and India Were This Aligned? 1780
By Richard Sambasivam
If history rhymes, it tells us that a U.S.-India strategic alignment is not so new.
More South Koreans Are Learning Vietnamese. Why?
By Tae-jun Kang
The growing interest in Vietnamese reflects booming economic ties.
Trump to Send Trade Delegation to China for Talks
By Charlotte Gao
After weeks of finger-pointing over trade disputes, both sides are ready to come back to the negotiating table.
Is China Forging a New Tripolar World Order?
By N. Janardhan
We could soon have a new tripolar world order, with China joining the United States and Russia at the helm of global affairs.
North Korean Denuclearization: What it Might Look Like
By Davis Florick
To be successful, North Korean denuclearization must be verifiable and enforceable.