Archive
May 2018
Uzbekistan: A Reforming Dictatorship Will Test US Foreign Policy
By Navbahor Imamova
There will be rough patches ahead in Uzbekistan’s reform mission, Washington must focus on the long game.
What’s Next for Malaysia-China Relations After the 2018 Elections?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at how bilateral ties will likely shape up under the new government in the coming years.
North Korea Cancels High-level Inter-Korean Meeting, Threatens US Summit Cancellation, Over US-ROK Exercises
By Ankit Panda
North Korea unexpectedly cancelled a high-level inter-Korean summit, throwing recent diplomatic rapprochement into question.
Defense Visit Puts Vietnam-Laos Military Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent defense interaction has once again highlighted the collaboration underway.
Uzbekistan: Reforms on the Right Path
By Catherine Putz
An exclusive interview with Uzbek Minister of Justice Ruslanbek Davletov
Jake Sullivan on the Future of American Foreign Policy in Asia
By Riddhima Yadav
An interview with Jake Sullivan, former Chief Foreign Policy Advisor to Hillary Clinton.
Timor-Leste Finally Has a Government. Now What?
By Guteriano Neves
The victorious coalition was face an uphill battle in delivering on campaign promises.
Lawfare Waged by the Hong Kong Government Is Crushing the Hopes of Democrats
By Benedict Rogers
In Hong Kong, the law is being used to intimidate opponents, disqualify lawmakers, and limit freedom of expression.
The Beginning of a Political Doi Moi? Takeaways From the VCP’s Seventh Plenum
By Nicholas Chapman
The Vietnam Communist Party steps up efforts to reform its inner workings.
What Does Malaysia’s Earthquake Election Mean for Democracy in Southeast Asia?
By Luke Hunt
The outcome was a rare positive note for the subregion where democracy has been suffering over the past few years.
#MeToo, Vietnam
By Isabelle Taft
Vietnam’s fledgling #MeToo movement reveals the limits of the country’s progress on gender equality.
Impact of Qualcomm and ZTE Cases on US-China Trade War
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Andrew Gilholm.