Archive
July 2018
China's Arctic Future: A Sea Change
By Alexander Gran
China is increasingly more activist in the Arctic.
Vietnam-Japan Relations in the Spotlight with Defense Dialogue
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what a recent interaction meant for the broader bilateral relationship.
Brian Hioe: The Sunflower Movement, 4 Years Later
By James X. Morris
An interview with New Bloom co-founder and student activist Brian Hioe, 4 years after the Sunflower Movement.
Taiwan's Silent Forest Wars
By Nick Aspinwall
The fight to save Taiwan's endangered trees is ensnaring migrant workers – but at the expense of the real criminals?
Bridging India-China Strategic Distrust in the Indo-Pacific
By Siddharth Singh
The recent maritime affairs dialogue is a format that India and China can build on to bridge the gap between them.
Indian Army to Test Fire US-Made Ultralight Howitzer This Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army will resume firing tests of four M777 Ultra Lightweight Howitzers this month.
Japan Flood Recovery Efforts Hampered by Heat Wave
By Thisanka Siripala
While dealing with the aftermath of Japan’s worst flood disaster, residents are now suffering from potentially deadly heat.
Will China Develop VSTOL Fighters for Its Amphibious Assault Ships?
By Robert Farley
A PLAN VSTOL? It's not as crazy as you might think.
Taiwan Stands Up 1st Apache AH-64E Attack Helicopter Brigade
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new Apache helicopter gunships will “play a pivotal role in boosting Taiwan’s combat capabilities and its defensive needs,” according to the country’s president.
Reckoning With Human Rights Violations in Thailand's Extraterritorial Investments
By Wora Suk
As Thailand's investments across ASEAN increase, the country must commit to human rights due diligence that has been lacking.
What’s Next for Malaysia-Philippines Relations Under Mahathir?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the future prospects of ties under the new Malaysian government.
Could Crusading Populist Imran Khan Bring About Reform in Pakistan?
By Shairee Malhotra
Khan has managed to effectively rally against the established political order, but could he deliver on his promises?