Archive
October 2018
Despite Security Threats, Afghans Went to the Polls
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
Afghanistan successfully held its parliamentary elections last weekend amid security threats .
Taiwan Is Retaking the Initiative With Its New Southbound Policy
By Alan Hao Yang and Jeremy Chiang
Forget Beijing: Taiwan is rolling out its “warm power” to win friends across Southeast and South Asia.
China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft Conducts First Water Takeoff and Landing
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s AG600 seaplane successfully completed its first waterborne take-off on October 20.
Jakarta and Jerusalem: Australia's Israel Embassy Decision
By Olivia Tasevski
Australia’s potential Israel embassy policy will impact Australia-Indonesia relations.
2 US Warships Transit Taiwan Strait
By Steven Stashwick
Passage by a cruiser and destroyer follows similar transit in July.
‘Indispensable and Irreplacable’: Taiwan in an Era of US-China Competition
By Ankit Panda
How can Taiwan manage the growing competition between the U.S. and China?
India’s Policy Thinking About Its Security Objectives in Afghanistan Needs Reimagination
By Joy Mitra
It's time for New Delhi to get real about its interest in Afghanistan.
What the Trump Administration's Consideration of a Plan to Ban Chinese Students Says About US-China Competition
By Robert Farley
The proposal suggests how seriously the administration is thinking about confrontation and competition with China.
New Long-Range Missile for Russia’s S-400 Air Defense System Accepted Into Service
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The 40N6 missile for the S-400 air defense system was accepted into Russian service earlier this month.
US Christens 2 Virginia-Class Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s latest two nuclear-powered attack submarines were christened on October 20.
Global Strategic Trends: Imagining East Asia in 2050
By Li Jie Sheng
A new report from the U.K. predicts trends and flashpoints that will shape East Asia over the next 30-plus years.
What a Midterm ‘Blue Wave’ in America Would Mean for Asia
By Joshua Kurlantzick
What happens to U.S. Asia policy if Democrats retake the House and/or Senate?
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Cost Blowout Chips Away at Public Trust
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan struggles to contain Olympic expenses, while leaving taxpayers in the dark on the full picture.
Why the First China-ASEAN Maritime Exercise Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
As the maritime field training component of the inaugural drills kick off this week, a look at the significance of the engagement.
What’s in the New ASEAN Air Encounter Code?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the wider significance of a recent development.
What’s Next for Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Quest?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While it is still early days, Bangkok has shown some signs of making inroads.
Naval Visit Spotlights Indonesia-Philippines Maritime Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction highlighted the ongoing activity in this aspect of the relationship.
US 'Left of Launch' Cyber Efforts Might Increase Korean Peninsula Nuclear Dangers
By Ankit Panda
U.S. offensive cyber capabilities might prove destabilizing with North Korea.
US Withdrawal From the INF Treaty: Considerations in East Asia
By Robert Farley
Does withdrawing from the INF Treaty bring the United States advantages in Asia?
Afghan Parliamentary Elections Marred by Technical Troubles and Insecurity
By Franz J. Marty
Despite security risks and technical difficulties, Afghanistan goes to the polls.
US Announces Suspension of Vigilant Ace 2018 Exercise With South Korea
By Ankit Panda
The suspension comes in anticipation of a second U.S.-North Korea summit meeting.
India's #MeToo Movement Underlines Why Survivors Must Be Believed
By Vida Zonunmawii
There are more reasons to believe survivors than there are to dismiss claims of sexual harassment and assaults
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge: White Elephant in the Pearl River
By Martin Sebena
The bridge will never recover its costs. Hardly anyone can drive on it. So why was it built?
Free Speech and Democracy Under Threat in Indonesia
By Tom Sullivan
Democratic gains are being threatened by rising intolerance, new legislation, and emboldened conservative Islamic groups.