Archive
July 2018
China and North Korea: Still ‘Lips and Teeth’
By Yu-Hua Chen
Those who think the relationship has markedly changed never understood it to begin with.
China, UAE Upgrade Partnership During Xi's Visit
By Shannon Tiezzi
The UAE's enthusiastic welcome of Xi came alongside new deals.
Amid the Election Fanfare, How Are Pakistan’s Minorities Faring?
By Ben Francis
The role of minorities in 21st century Pakistan and the issues they face has been absent from public discourse.
Why Has Russia Invited the Taliban to Moscow?
By Samuel Ramani
The proposed “Moscow-format” talks advance Russia’s interests in Afghanistan.
Who Will Be Jokowi’s New Vice President in Indonesia’s 2019 Elections?
By Erin Cook
A closer look at some of the candidates who could fill the role.
Vietnam-Thailand Defense Ties in the Headlines With Bilateral Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what a recent interaction means in the context of the security cooperation ongoing between the two sides.
Singapore’s Cyber Challenge in the Spotlight With Health System Attack
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the recent incident’s significance in the broader context of the city-state’s longstanding concerns in the cyber realm.
Minding the Gap in US-ROK Public Opinion
By Kristine Lee and Melodie Ha
The key remains the U.S. president’s ability to articulate a clear vision to both the American and South Korean publics.
Why the Pakistan Army Is Vying to Influence the General Elections
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The upcoming election is about more than Nawaz Sharif – or even Pakistani democracy.
Where Are the Chinese People's Liberation Army's Guided Bombs?
By Rick Joe
Why the PLA still lacks widespread deployment of guided direct attack munitions.
Russia Completes Ejection Tests of RS-28 Sarmat ICBM
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following the successful completion of pop-up tests, the first test launch of Russia’s new ICBM is imminent.
Afghanistan’s Success Story? Its Young Leaders
By Maiwand Rahyab
Afghanistan’s young leaders are uniquely prepared to move Afghanistan toward a better future.