Archive
May 2018
The Trump-Kim Summit, North Korea's 'New Strategic Line,' and Pompeo's 'Bold Approach' 2.0
By Ankit Panda
The United States is right that North Korea seeks economic betterment, but misses the mark on how it seeks this goal.
A Flight of Fancy: Is India Finally Taking Air Connectivity in the Northeast Seriously?
By Priyanka Borpujari
Could the BJP fly its way into a fantasy of a resource-rich Arunachal Pradesh?
Amb. Zahid Nasrullah Khan on Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations
By Maija Liuhto
Pakistan's ambassador in Afghanistan talks about refugees, terrorism, and the border dispute.
Indonesia’s Prison System Is Broken
By Aisyah Llewellyn
A deadly prison riot underscores the risk of radicalization behind bars.
Russia’s Strategic Rocket Force to Receive RS-28 Sarmat ICBM By 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Delivery of the RS-28 Sarmat ICBM is scheduled for 2020, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bangladesh First: Behind India’s Changing Stance on the Rohingya
By Joyeeta Bhattacharjee
India has finally taken a stand on the biggest issue dividing Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Russia Drops Plans For Upgraded Borei-Class Ballistic Missile Sub
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia will reportedly build six more Borei II-class ballistic missile submarines instead.
Timor-Leste's Corruption Challenge
By Jonas Guterres
Addressing corruption will be the key to achieving economic development and cementing democratic principles.
Asia’s Environment Is at a Tipping Point
By Madhav Karki and Sonali Senaratna Sellamuttu
We need to act now to save biodiversity and ecosystems.
Scoping Critical Information Infrastructure in China
By Xiaomeng Lu
CII is a major policy challenge in implementing Xi Jinping’s cybersecurity strategy.
What’s Missing From Cambodia’s Democracy?
By Andrew Nachemson
The problems are deeper than the lack of a viable opposition party.
Counting Down to Indonesia’s Presidential Election
By Edward Parker
Indonesian democracy will be put to the test next year, with Jokowi most likely facing off against Prabowo again.