Archive
June 2018
An Afternoon in Almaty and Justice in Kazakhstan
By Jared Genser
Iskander Yerimbetov’s counsel recounts his client’s latest court hearing.
The US ‘Space Force’ and Its Implications
By Namrata Goswami and Namrata Goswami
Trump’s proposed 'space force' responds to the quandary of how the US can best protect American assets in space.
Australia’s Korea Policy Needs a Reset
By Tom Corben
Canberra’s reactive approach to the Korean Peninsula is antithetical to its interests and middle power aspirations.
Nepal-China: Reality Sets In
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
As relations with India turn cordial, Nepal slows down the implementation of past agreements with China.
India’s States Promote Electric Vehicles While the Central Government Equivocates
By Aman Thakker
States have announced policies to foster the adoption of electric vehicles. When will the central government follow suit?
Toward a New Maritime Strategy in the South China Sea
By Patrick M. Cronin and Melodie Ha
How the US can reformulate its approach to China in the maritime domain.
Where Does South Korea’s President Go From Here?
By Benjamin A. Engel
Moon has made progress abroad, but questions remain at home.
Why It’s Nearly Impossible to Denuclearize North Korea
By Cui Lei
Despite the optimism after the Trump-Kim summit, it's difficult to imagine Pyongyang ever giving up nuclear weapons.
How Land Reform Can Help Reduce Terrorism in Pakistan
By Tim Robustelli
A recent World Bank project in Punjab addressed numerous grievances indirectly contributing to extremism throughout the province.
LGBT Tourism and Inclusion in Southeast Asia: A Divided Future?
By Calvin de Wilde
Some countries in Southeast Asia do better than others in welcoming LGBT tourists.
Johanna Chua on China’s Strategy to Reduce Debt
By Maurits Elen
How is debt being reined in?
China’s Great Firewall: A Serious Pain in the Neck for European and US Companies
By Charlotte Gao
While China vows to become a “strong cyberpower,” China’s internet restrictions are having the opposite effect.