Archive
July 2018
Only 4 Days in, China-US Trade War Escalates
By Charlotte Gao
The Trump administration announces additional tariffs on Chinese products and China vows to retaliate “as always.”
India Expands BrahMos Supersonic Missile Production
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indian defense contractor Larsen & Toubro has opened up a new production line to support the BrahMos Supersonic missile.
China's Island Build-Up: The View From Space
By SpaceKnow
Satellite images reveal the scope of China's expanded presence.
How Good Are China’s Cyber Defenses?
By Greg Austin
The foundations of China's cyber defenses remain weak.
Uzbekistan Set to Introduce E-Visas
By Catherine Putz
Tashkent will also introduce a five-day visa-free transit scheme, positioning the country as a better Eurasian hub.
The US-China Trade War: Winners and Losers
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Gary Hufbauer.
Is China Influencing Pakistan’s Elections?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
CPEC is a major campaign point, for better or worse, in the run-up to Pakistan's elections.
Taiwan Wins International Recognition – In Sports
By Gary Sands
Recent victories in tennis and badminton bring some welcome positive attention to the island.
North Korea's Mysterious Magic Industry
By Tae-jun Kang
Now you see it...
India's Chabahar Challenge Gets Serious
By Rupakjyoti Borah
On Chabahar, New Delhi seems to be caught in a Catch-22 situation.
Torrential Rain Devastates West Japan With Mounting Death Toll
By Thisanka Siripala
Recovery operations are underway after Japan’s worst rain disaster left a trail of unprecedented destruction.
Nixon’s China Sell-Out
By Bonnie Girard
Nixon’s China opening had little regards for American and allied troops in Vietnam.