Archive
November 2018
Thailand-Brunei Defense Relations in the Headlines With Military Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent trip spotlighted the ongoing activity between the two sides in the defense realm.
Asia-Pacific Takes Stock of Ambitious Development Targets
By Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana and Natalia Kanem
How well has the region responded to trends such as population aging and international migration?
Liberal Bloodbath Repels Australian Voters
By Anthony Fensom
The ruling party is already paying the price for its party room coup this summer.
Finding Love in China’s Marriage Markets
By Layne Vandenberg
One man’s experience explaining the search for love in China.
A New Documentary Showcases the Official Indian Narrative on Kashmir
By Avinash Giri
A pro-establishment media organization seeks to justify the Indian government's policies.
India-Singapore Relations and the Indo-Pacific: The Security Dimension
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An active week for defense ties reinforced ongoing collaboration between the two sides amid wider regional developments.
What’s Next for Vietnam-Thailand Defense Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction highlighted ongoing collaboration between the two sides in the security realm.
KMT Shocks With Its Success in Taiwan Elections
By James X. Morris
The DPP must turn to self-reflection after heavy losses in local polls.
What Really Happened at Khujand Prison in Tajikistan?
By Catherine Putz
It's likely to never be clear, but claims by the Islamic State to be behind the riot make the question critical.
South Korea Decides to Dismantle 'Comfort Women' Reconciliation and Healing Foundation
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
Seoul is walking away from a key part of the 2015 agreement with Tokyo, tossing the comfort women issue back into the spotlight.
Chinese Scientist Claims to Create World’s First Gene-Edited Twins
By Charlotte Gao
Although unconfirmed, the claim has already triggered a heated controversy at home and abroad.
What’s in the China-Cambodia Military Base Hype?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent controversy should focus attention on, rather than distract from, broader inroads Beijing is already making in the country.