Archive
June 2018
Japan, Indonesia Strengthen Maritime Ties Amid 60th Anniversary
By Daniel Hurst
The “free and open Indo-Pacific” was on display during Foreign Minister Taro Kono's first trip to Indonesia.
Indonesia’s Regional Elections: A Look at West Java and North Sumatra
By Erin Cook
An early assessment of what recent outcomes might mean.
China’s Nuclear Energy Gambit
By Anthony Kleven
Nuclear power has emerged as an option for Beijing as it continues its struggle to transition to a cleaner, low-carbon future.
Never Again? Europe’s False Human Rights Promise
By Mirwais Wakil
Forcing Afghanistan to take back people seeking asylum in EU territory is little short of complicity toward the slaughter of innocents.
In Sri Lanka, a Dying Livelihood, a Tourist Attraction
By Ahmer Khan
Stilt fishing has declined, but tourism keeps Sri Lankan men on the poles.
What Can Pakistan Do to Attract More Investment?
By Muhammad Mohsin Raza
Pakistan’s next government must keep domestic investors spending in Pakistan and bring in investment from abroad.
Japan Has an Iran Decision to Make
By Mina Pollmann
Japan will have to choose how to respond to U.S. demands to cut off Iranian oil imports.
Why Duterte’s ‘Stupid’ God Remark Wasn’t a Smart Idea in the Philippines
By Luke Hunt
A recent controversy shows that the president continues to needlessly alienate segments of the Philippine people.
Mattis' Visit to China: Agree to Disagree?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. secretary of defense brings a dose of “reality” to the U.S.-China military relationship.
What's Next for Vietnam-Brunei Navy Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent bilateral interaction put the growing maritime relations between the two countries in the spotlight.
Singapore-UK Defense Relations in Focus With New Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent step is testament to ongoing efforts by both sides to further develop ties in this domain.
Prospects for Nuclear Power in ASEAN
By Nur Azha Putra and Philip Andrews-Speed
A new report predicts Southeast Asia could see its first nuclear power plant by 2030.