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.