Archive
August 2018
India's Soft Power at Play in Central Asia
By Colleen Wood
India’s soft power push could be threatened by tension stemming from medical students’ bumpy integration in Kyrgyzstan.
What’s in the First US-Brunei Army Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a notable development.
Families Belong Together: The Case to End the US North Korea Travel Ban
By Kee Park
The United States should do away with a ban on travel by its citizens to North Korea.
Two Years Later: Who Isn’t Skipping the World Nomad Games?
By Catherine Putz
The Kyrgyz say several leaders, including the president of Uzbekistan, are set to attend the third World Nomad Games.
The Geopolitical Implications of Imran Khan's Rise in Pakistan
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Imran Khan has promised a 'new Pakistan'. Can he deliver?
Russia Readies Recovery Effort for Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile, Lost at Sea in 2017
By Ankit Panda
Russia is preparing to retrieve the wreckage of a nuclear-powered cruise missile from the Barents Sea.
Moon’s Economic Policies Face Their First Major Hurdle
By Kyle Ferrier
Moon's J-nomics approach is starting to face pushback from South Koreans.
Missed Opportunities for Progress on India’s Ports Bill
By Aman Thakker
This reform will be critical, given India's port inefficiencies.
South Korea to Launch First 3,000-ton KSS-III Diesel-Electric Attack Sub Next Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first of nine locally built 3,000-ton diesel-electric attack subs will reportedly be launched next month.
Another Eid, Another Ceasefire Attempt in Afghanistan
By Sahar Khan
The latest attempt at a ceasefire is a positive development for Afghanistan.
How Far Can South Korea's Indigenous Defense Industry Go?
By Robert Farley
Aerospace, in particular, presents both great upside and downside for South Korea.
Jokowi and Subianto Set to Duel Over the Economy
By Marcus Tantau
The battle for the Indonesian presidency looks set to turn on economic matters.