Archive
May 2018
Australia’s Unapologetic Dismissal of Latin America
By Dawisson Belém Lopes
Canberra is simply not looking east. How wise may this bet prove?
What Does Trump’s Withdrawal From the Iran Nuclear Deal Mean for Afghanistan?
By Sibghatullah Arsalai
Washington’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal is not good news for Afghanistan.
Don't Forget About the Panmunjom Declaration
By Patrick Monaghan
With the risk of inter-Korean conflict now close to zero, time to think about what phased integration will look like.
Trump Tariffs, 101
By Stephen Olson
A primer on the different U.S. tariff actions, and what they mean for the global trading system.
India's Hidden Infertility Struggles
By Neeta Lal
Behind India's booming population is another story: declining fertility rates and desperate couples.
US Navy Commissions New Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy commissioned its latest littoral combat ship on May 26.
Copied Free Birds: Plagiarism Allegations Hit Kazakhstan's Government Again
By Paolo Sorbello
Complaints about plagiarism and a thirst for free press go hand in hand in Kazakhstan.
Building an Order for the Indo-Pacific
By Shin Kawashima
How to reconcile relations with the region’s authoritarian regimes?
India, Russia Conclude Negotiations for S-400 Missile Air Defense Systems
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Russia are likely going to announce the deal before an Indo-Russian bilateral summit scheduled for October, according to a source.
Understanding the Realpolitik Behind Pakistan's FATA-KP Provincial Merger
By Umair Jamal
Why did a long-proposed idea to unite FATA and KP finally come to fruition now, in 2018?
What’s So Controversial About China’s New Anti-Corruption Body?
By Jamie P. Horsley
Digging into the National Supervision Commission.
China-Pakistan Relations: Challenging US Global Leadership
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Harrison Akins.