Archive
July 2018
The Challenges of Pakistan's Female Journalists
By Rabia Nusrat
Less than 5 percent of journalists in Pakistan are women and those in the profession face substantial risks and hurdles.
How Worried Should Laos Be About Its Debt Problems?
By David Hutt
The issue poses significant challenges for the Southeast Asian state’s future trajectory.
Indonesia-South Korea Security Ties in Focus With Defense Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a development within the wider bilateral defense relationship.
A Copper Plant Crisis Shows India Puts Profit Over People
By Amit Sengupta
A simmering local dispute in Tamil Nadu emphasizes human security challenges in India.
Australia’s Pacific Island Myopia
By Matthew Dornan
Overreacting to China’s presence in the Pacific Islands is actually undermining Australia's image in the region.
Amid US Trade Tensions, Japan Formally Completes TPP-11 Entry
By Daniel Hurst
Japan's Foreign Ministry framed the move as “a powerful message from Japan to the world.”
After Numerous Delays, India Should Announce Its New Industrial Policy
By Aman Thakker
The government has insisted that a new policy is coming soon. However, after missing several self-imposed deadlines, why has the policy not yet been released?
US Navy’s 2nd Zumwalt-Class Guided-Missile Destroyer Suffers Damage During Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The stealth warship’s will need to have a main turbine engine replaced after suffering damage during sea trials.
China Is Standing in the Way of North Korea Negotiations
By Willis L. Krumholz
The solution involves realistic goals, trust building, and the willingness to walk away.
North Korea's Diplomatic No Show Amplifies Post-Singapore Diplomatic Tensions
By Ankit Panda
The no-show is a well-worn North Korean negotiating tactic, but this time, it highlights growing discord in talks.
Is There Really a ‘China Model’?
By Bonnie Girard
A closer look at Chinese claims that its blueprint for growth can be exported.
In Rajasthan, When Narendra Modi’s 'Vikaas' Needed Desperate Support
By Priyanka Borpujari
The Indian prime minister's touting of new schemes needed a little help in Rajasthan.