Archive
August 2018
Central Asia Update: Islamic State in Tajikistan and the Trial of Sayragul Sauytbay in Kazakhstan
By Ankit Panda
Catherine Putz joins the podcast to discuss recent developments in Tajikistan and Kazakhstan.
Japan’s Upper House Electoral Reform Sparks Democracy Debate
By Thisanka Siripala
The latest electoral reforms are criticized for serving vested party interests.
What's Behind North Korea's New Internet Opening?
By Tae-jun Kang
Is North Korea really giving its people greater access to information?
Pompeo on North Korea: 'Ways to Go' Before Denuclearization
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. secretary of state charges North Korea with continuing to violate UN Security Council resolutions.
A Requiem for Cambodian Elections
By Will Brehm
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen scored a resounding electoral victory, who is really to blame for such an outlandish result?
Why Is China Bullying Taiwan?
By Chih-Cheng Chang
This goes beyond dislike for the DPP – it’s a long-term strategy from Beijing.
The View From the Blogs: Stories of India's Cities
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Three blogs that share stories from the back alleys of Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
The Political Hurdles for Imran Khan’s Government
By Daud Khattak
Ironically, Khan's biggest test will come not from the opposition, but from the groups that supported him.
South Korea’s P-8A Decision
By Sukjoon Yoon
The Republic of Korea Navy’s choice boiled down to two factors: doctrine and capability.
Hidden Spies: Countering the Chinese Intelligence Threat
By Melodie Ha
Painting every Chinese student as an intelligence threat is not the way to counter economic and industrial espionage.
Understanding China’s Technological Rise
By Yanfei Li
The three factors underlying China's transformation into a rising technology powerhouse.
Women in Imran Khan's 'New Pakistan'
By Maham Javaid
Will the incoming prime minister deliver a new – and better – Pakistan for the country's women?