Archive
October 2018
Abe, Modi Herald 'Unparalleled Potential' in Japan-India Relations
By Daniel Hurst
The Indian prime minister's visit to Japan saw deepening ties across the board, especially on defense.
Is China Losing the Opportunity to Lead?
By Robert Dujarric
Domestic developments hinder the emergence of a Chinese Dream with appeal overseas.
Trouble at the Pakistan-Iran Border
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The Baloch-dominated border area used to be a source of cooperation for Islamabad and Tehran. What went wrong?
Paying Attention to the Blue Pacific
By Grant Wyeth
Pacific Island countries want to rebrand as “large ocean states,” custodians of large swaths of the Pacific Ocean.
Who Will Run Post-Nazarbayev Kazakhstan?
By Natalie Hall
At 78, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev is the region's oldest leader. Naturally, speculation abounds about a successor.
US Sheds Light on Sanctions-Busting North Korean Ship-to-Ship Transfer Activity
By Ankit Panda
Washington casts a spotlight on North Korea's continued sanctions evasion attempts.
What Explains Saudi Arabia's Latest Round of Financial Assistance to Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Why would the Saudis agree to help Pakistan out this time?
Sri Lanka‘s Spiral Into Constitutional Crisis Shows No Sign of a Reversal
By Ankit Panda
The situation in Sri Lanka is likely to get worse as the president and two claimants to the prime minister's office stand their ground.
What’s Next for India-Indonesia Defense Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides continue to attempt to make progress in this aspect of security ties despite the challenges that remain.
India, Japan Begin Negotiations Over Military Base Sharing Agreement
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi and Tokyo have officially agreed to begin negotiations of an acquisition and cross-servicing agreement.
China-Israel-US: Innovation Strategy and Security
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Philippe Metoudi.
What’s Next for Timor-Leste’s Economy?
By David Hutt
The country’s state budget has spotlighted how it is dealing with some of the opportunities and challenges in its economic development.
US-Singapore Defense Ties in Focus with Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement reinforced the ongoing security relationship between the two countries.
The Great Debate: Chiang Kai-shek's Role in 21st Century Taiwan
By James X. Morris
As transitional justice moves forward in Taiwan, references to its authoritarian past are being removed or vandalized.
Australia Commissions Second Air Warfare Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Australian Navy has commissioned its second Hobart-class air warfare destroyer on October 27.
Another Atambayev Ally Faces Corruption Charges in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Ikramjan Ilmiyanov, a former adviser to previous Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev, faces corruption charges.
The Dalai Lama and China’s Quest for Buddhist Soft Power
By Rinzin Dorjee
China is trying to woo Buddhists around the world to support the Belt and Road -- and, eventually, a CCP-approved Dalai Lama.
Can Bhutan’s New Government Avoid Doklam 2.0?
By Sudha Ramachandran
The balancing act between China, India, and Bhutan's own interests continues under a new PM.
India, Russia Sign $950 Million Deal For 2 Guided-Missile Frigates
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Russia reportedly concluded an agreement for the procurement of two guided-missile frigates for the Indian Navy.
Kazakhstan Prepares Roadshows as Privatization Lags Behind
By Paolo Sorbello
Both the schedule and prospects for selling state assets in Kazakhstan seem as unstable as ever.
Imagining a Post-INF US Posture in East Asia
By Ankit Panda
The challenges to U.S. intermediate-range missile deployments in Asia shouldn't be overlooked.
Sri Lanka, the Indian Ocean, and the New Era of Great Power Competition
By Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
How will Sri Lanka manage a new era in the Indian Ocean?
Me and #MeToo: A Story From New Delhi's Jawaharlal University in the Early 2000s
By Parul Abrol
Until #MeToo, few women in India had spoken out about harassment. I did and here's my story.
One More Tryst for Modi and Abe: What to Expect During the Latest India-Japan Summit
By Harsh V. Pant
India and Japan continue their strategic convergence.