Archive
October 2018
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.
India’s Forgotten Links to the Korean War
By Nabarun Roy
A proposed Korean War memorial in Delhi will recall India’s role, which ranged from high politics to individual stories.
Facebook’s Myanmar Troubles
By Luke Hunt
Scrutiny of the company’s alleged role in genocide in Myanmar has raised broader questions about social media in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia-Brunei Military Ties in Focus with Joint Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of an annual exercise bears noting within the context of broader ties.
Can Arab Countries Make Up for India’s Loss of Iranian Oil?
By Shafeeq Rahman
If New Delhi drops its oil imports from Tehran to zero, it will need to import more from other partners.
US Navy Successfully Shoots Down Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Target in Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully conducted a SM-3 Block IIA intercept test after two previous failed tests.
Does China Still Want to Be a Global Environmental Leader?
By Li Shuo
Amid tensions with the United States, there are dark clouds ahead of China’s climate agenda.
ASEAN’s Digital Transformation Starts With Tomorrow’s Data Talents
By Marcus Loh
Singapore’s experience might offer useful lessons for fellow ASEAN members as the region transforms into a digital economy.
Myanmar’s ‘Genocidal Acts’ Demand UN Action
By John Sifton
The UN was founded 73 years ago in large part to address mass atrocities like those committed against the Rohingya.
Abe Wants 'New Era' in China-Japan Relations
By Daniel Hurst
Shinzo Abe's long-awaited trip to China brought a raft of deals, but no major breakthroughs.
Should South Korea Be Worried About Media Freedom?
By Tae-jun Kang
Despite gains under Moon Jae-in, some more ominous recent signs have advocates worried.
Europe’s Challenge to China
By Julian Chan
The EU’s new strategy on “Connecting Europe with Asia” could spell trouble for China’s “Belt and Road Initiative.”