Archive
April 2018
A Peace Regime on the Korean Peninsula? Not So Fast
By Clint Work
This is not the first time the two Koreas have mentioned a formal end to the Korean War. It won't be easy.
The Stumbling Blocks to China's Green Transition
By Daniel de Oliveira Vasconcelos
How fast can China develop a “green, low carbon power system”?
Russia and Pakistan: A Durable Anti-American Alliance in South Asia
By Samuel Ramani
Why the Moscow-Islamabad security partnership will likely continue to strengthen for the foreseeable future.
Is ‘Denuclearization’ the Answer to the North Korea Nuclear Problem?
By Olly Terry
Or could a nuclear weapons free zone -- an NWFZ -- be a better solution?
Laos: New Hydropower Dams, Old Mekong Worries
By Tae-jun Kang
As Laos continues its hydropower ambitions, concerns around the future of the Mekong River are only growing.
President Moon Jae-in’s Super Spring
By Hyewon Kim and Minhee Jo
The upcoming rush of summits is a litmus test for Moon’s leadership.
Including Taiwan Should Not Be a Troubling Issue for the WHO
By Shih-Chia Lin
Despite the new WHO director-general's emphasis on reform and inclusion, Taiwan remains sidelined.
Why Elections Could Break the Afghan Peace Process or Fix It
By Noah Coburn
The planned elections could be a part of establishing peace but they pose significant risks as well.
China’s Arctic Ambitions in Alaska
By Ashley Feng and Sagatom Saha
To realize its aspirations as a polar power, China has turned to Alaska.
Trouble in Paradise: A Chinese Occupation in Tahiti
By Anne-Marie Brady
Questions surround the Chinese consulate’s illegal occupation in French Polynesia.
Can Nawaz Sharif Make a Return to the Top in Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
What should former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif do to see his party win the next general election?
Russian Navy Receives Upgraded Ballistic Missile Sub
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A retrofitted Soviet-era ballistic missile sub was delivered to the Russian Navy this month.