Archive
May 2018
Modi’s Desperate Move to Rebuild His Image in Nepal
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Modi's star has fallen in Nepal since his first visit in 2014. Can he rekindle the relationship?
Vietnam-Israel Military Ties in the Spotlight with Bilateral Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The growing defense relationship between the two sides was in the headlines again recently.
Singapore-Brunei Security Ties in Focus with Presidential Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Defense issues were in the spotlight again in a recent interaction between the two Southeast Asian states.
Could the US Navy Blockade China in Wartime?
By Robert Farley
Blockading mainland China presents a range of strategic setbacks for the United States.
The Afghan Peace Process: An FAQ
By M. Ashraf Haidari
M. Ashraf Haidari explores the challenges and opportunities facing the peace process.
What Has Karl Marx Ever Done for China?
By Kerry Brown
The key to Marx's appeal for modern China lies in his conception of history.
Is Indonesia Newly Under Attack?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
“Welcome to the Holy Month of Jihad.”
Challenges in Taiwanese Society
By Shin Kawashima
Transitional Justice and the 31 Preferential Policies
Abe’s US Visit and the North Korea Problem
By Shin Kawashima
Tokyo needs some deft maneuvering ahead of the Trump-Kim summit.
We Need to Talk About North Korea's Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles
By Ankit Panda
Zeroing in on North Korea's intercontinental-range ballistic missiles is a counterproductive approach for the Trump administration.
Ex-Pakistani PM Zeroes in on Pakistan's Civil-Military Divide in Interview
By Ankit Panda
A controversial interview by a former prime minister puts a spotlight on Pakistan's civil-military dynamics.
As China's Type 001A Carrier Enters Sea Trials, What's Next for the PLAN's Carrier Force?
By Ankit Panda
China's first indigenously built and designed carrier is an important milestone for the PLAN.