Archive
May 2018
A Rocky Start for the New Phnom Penh Post Owners in Cambodia
By Luke Hunt
It didn't take long after the sale for a range of concerns to surface.
The Greater Danger of US-China Trade Tensions
By Ali Wyne
Beyond the short-term risk of a trade war, tensions could erode the very foundation of the U.S.-China relationship.
Ahead of Trump-Kim Summit, North Korea Releases 3 American Prisoners
By Shannon Tiezzi
Trump tweeted that the men were heading back to the United States with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Dying Young in Mumbai’s Slum Rehabilitation Camp
By Priyanka Borpujari
Mahul was supposed to be an escape from the slums. Then the sicknesses started.
Russia’s Navy to Receive Upgraded Variant of New Ballistic Missile Sub in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
An improved variant of the Navy’s newest class of ballistic missile subs will be delivered to the service in 2019.
Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Challenges Loom After its 2018 Elections
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Irrespective of the outcome, the country faces some critical challenges that need to be addressed.
Trump Withdraws US From Iran Deal, Reimposes Sanctions: Here's What's Next
By Ankit Panda
Trump did not announce any Iranian material violations of the 2015 nuclear accord.
Weapon Sales Talk Puts Indonesia-Brunei Defense Ties in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Defense equipment featured prominently in the headlines surrounding a recent bilateral summit between the two Southeast Asian states.
What’s in the New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A potentially significant agreement on spare parts is once again in the headlines.
On the Streets of the Dalai Lama’s Town
By Prabhat Singh, from StoriesAsia
Scenes from Mcleodganj, also known as “Little Lhasa,” the Dalai Lama's home-in-exile.
China’s New World Order: Partners and Profit
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Shaun Rein.
In the Era of Great Power Competition, the US Needs to Step Up Its Game
By Ben Cipperley
A blueprint for pushing back against China's militarization of the South China Sea.