Archive
May 2018
The Privatization of Heritage: Why Corporate Funding To Restore Monuments Worries India
By Priyanka Borpujari
India's “Adopt a Heritage” scheme raises serious questions about historical and cultural integrity.
'Visit Laos Year 2018': A Real Boost for the Tourism Industry?
By Tae-jun Kang
Efforts are underway, but it remains an uphill task.
What Does a Bigger 2018 Balikatan Military Exercise Say About US-Philippines Alliance under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite continued challenges, the drills have been scaled up relative to the previous year.
Malaysia's Fierce Campaigning in Action
By Alexandra Radu
Glimpses of the campaign in Malaysia's most hotly contested election to date.
In Uzbekistan, Abdullaev Case Concludes With Freedom
By Catherine Putz
The defendants were set free; the judge ordered the state security service to look into its “violations” during the investigation.
The Myth of Patriotism in Pakistan
By Hannan R. Hussain
In Pakistan today, service alone lacks impact and the politicization of faith necessitates violence.
China-Malaysia Relations and the Malaysian Election
By David Han
Malaysia’s upcoming elections have put the Southeast Asian state’s ties with Beijing in the headlines.
Zai Jian, Peppa Pig
By Biyun Song
The removal of the cartoon character is the latest example of Chinese social media giants' self-censorship.
What Role Does Soft Power Play in China-US Relations?
By Farwa Aamer
Can soft power be reimagined beyond the parameters of competition in Sino-U.S. relations?
How Pakistan Weaponized ‘Love for Prophet Muhammad’
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
How Pakistan's anti-Ahmadiyya campaigns links to a recent assassination attempt.
Afghan Air Force Takes Delivery of 2 A-29 Light Attack Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Afghan Air Force has received a further two A-29 light attack aircraft.
Will the Philippines Navy Attack Crafts Get More Israel Missiles?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent delivery has once again raised questions about future plans on this front.