Archive
June 2018
The Tsai Administration, Local Elections and China-Taiwan Relations
By Yoshiyuki Ogasawara
Upcoming local elections in Taiwan will have regional significance.
Pakistan to Procure 2 More Guided-Missile Frigates From China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Pakistan Navy signed a contract with a Chinese shipbuilder for the acquisition of two Type 054A guided-missile frigates on June 1.
India’s First Homegrown Long-Range Artillery Gun System Ready for Induction
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new 155-milimeter/45-caliber artillery gun is ready for induction, according to a senior Indian government official.
Japan Open Doors for More Foreign Workers
By Thisanka Siripala
Abe has proposed concrete measures to deepen the labor pool of low-skilled foreign workers in a drastic shift in policy.
China’s National Media Places Rare Blame on ZTE
By Charlotte Gao
In exchange for sanctions lifting, ZTE agrees to pay an additional $1 billion penalty to the U.S government.
Time for Global Action Against Radiological Threats
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
It’s time for greater efforts to confront this challenge.
Is Moononomics Working Yet?
By Justin Fendos
A year in office, it’s time to examine South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s economic policies.
Can an India-China ‘Reset’ Help BCIM?
By Saheli Bose
New Delhi needs to embrace the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Forum for Regional Cooperation or be left behind.
Death Toll Rises in Bangladesh’s Anti-Drug War
By Shakil Bin Mushtaq
More than 100 have been killed since a new anti-drug push began in Bangladesh.
All You Need to Know About China's New Stealth Destroyer
By Rick Joe
Addressing misconceptions about China's latest surface combatant, the Type 055 guided-missile destroyer.
What’s Next for the Alleged Australia Spy in a Cambodia Prison?
By Luke Hunt
James Ricketson, who has endured more than a year behind bars, is expected to know his fate soon.
ASEAN Terrorism Threat in Focus at 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While a range of issues were up for discussion, terrorism continues to be the foremost preoccupation for several Southeast Asian states.