Archive
July 2018
US Intelligence: North Korea Is Continuing to Produce ICBMs
By Ankit Panda
North Korean production of at least one Hwasong-15 ICBM has been detected by U.S. intelligence agencies.
Can Imran Khan Become Tehran's Man in Islamabad?
By Rupert Stone
Pakistan’s next prime minister wants to improve relations with Iran, but he may struggle.
China’s Belt and Road Makes Inroads in Africa
By Shannon Tiezzi
In Senegal, Rwanda, and Mauritius, China pursues Belt and Road agreements -- with mixed success.
Liberal Gender Equality Bill Passed in Conservative Japan
By Kirara Tsutsui
Voters must now step up to address Japan's political gender gap.
India’s Evolving Linguistic Landscape: Beyond Hindi
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Even as Hindi grows in India, other languages thrive.
4 Tourists Killed in Apparent Attack in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Two Americans, a Dutch citizen, and a Swiss citizen were killed while cycling in southern Tajikistan.
The US Senate Considers China's Economic Coercion
By Bonnie Girard
One rare area of bipartisan agreement is over the threat of Chinese predatory practices.
The World’s Last Whale Hunters
By Claudio Sieber
The Lamalerans still hunt whales the traditional way -- in a wooden boat, with a harpoon.
WhatsApp, Fake News? The Internet and Risks of Misinformation in India
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Should WhatsApp be singled out for India's fake news problem?
What’s Next for the Philippines’ New Anti-Submarine Helicopters?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the status of a key item of the Southeast Asian state’s defense modernization.
Thailand’s Navy to Get Five New Patrol Vessels
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The RTN continues its longstanding effort to modernize its capabilities despite lingering challenges.
What’s Next for Cambodia After its 2018 Elections?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what is at stake for the country’s domestic and foreign policy following its general election.