Archive
November 2018
Ghani: Afghan Police, Army Death Toll Since 2015 at More Than 28,500
By Ankit Panda
The high toll raises questions about the sustainability of government forces in Afghanistan.
Chinese Nationalism: The Dog That Barks in the Night
By Kerry Brown
Chinese nationalism is often talked about as dangerous. But what, exactly, is the threat?
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium: Advancing India’s Interests in the IOR
By Udayan Das
Eyes on IONS: Can the platform be India’s vehicle to realize its ambitions in the Indian Ocean Region?
Will Japan and Russia Finally Settle Their Territorial Dispute?
By Dmitri V. Streltsov
A deal, based on the 1956 Declaration, is closer than it has been in decades.
Indonesia’s 2019 Election: Food (Prices) for Thought
By Erin Cook
The economic debate is heating up as the country approaches its next presidential election.
Thailand’s Politics Heat Up Ahead of Elusive Election
By Luke Hunt
With the new round of hype over potential polls in Thailand has come a focus on parties, players, and who the future prime minister could be.
Indonesia-Brunei Defense Ties in Focus with Joint Committee Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted the ongoing security ties between the two Southeast Asian states.
India, Japan Conclude First Dharma Guardian Military Exercise
By Ankit Panda
The exercise marks the further deepening of military cooperation between India and Japan.
Bringing Vietnam Into the ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The Trump administration can make the Free and Open Indo-Pacific idea work in Southeast Asia – with Vietnam as a model.
Are Aircraft Carriers Still Relevant?
By Ben Ho Wan Beng
Another take on the A2/AD vs. carrier debate
How Iran Aims to Build a Multilateral Security Cooperation Framework
By Micha'el Tanchum
Amid sanctions, Iran focuses on building a framework for multilateral security cooperation with Russia, China, and India.
Why Didn’t China Honor Its World War I Dead?
By Bonnie Girard
Skipping the Armistice Day ceremonies in Paris was a missed opportunity for Xi Jinping.
Singapore-Thailand Military Ties in the Spotlight With Defense Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction put the focus on the defense side of the relationship between the two Southeast Asian states.
The Khmer Rouge Trials: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
By Peter Maguire
As the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia prepares its final verdict, a look back at its legacy.
For Central Asian Migrant Workers, a Sense of Home is Only an App Away
By Colleen Wood
A vibrant digital ecosystem has developed to support Central Asian migrant workers navigating the challenges of living far from home.
Sri Lankan Lawmakers Pass No-Confidence Motion Against Rajapaksa
By Ankit Panda
The motion may intensify the ongoing constitutional crisis as Rajapaksa's supporters refuse to recognize its legitimacy.
US-Brunei Defense Ties in Focus with Military Exercise in South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The kicking off of drills this week has spotlighted ongoing efforts by both sides to strengthen their security cooperation.
Is the Philippines’ Pro-China Policy Working?
By Ronald U. Mendoza and Miann S. Banaag
Analyzing the economic yields from President Duterte’s Chinese rapprochement.
Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat talks with Mark Field about Britain's ongoing effort to boost ties with ASEAN and Southeast Asia after Brexit.
The Trouble with Cambodia’s Affordable Housing Plan
By David Hutt
The effort is neither affordable nor well-planned.
Managed Instability: Iran, the Taliban, and Afghanistan
By Samuel Ramani
Iran’s support for the Taliban is an effective way of retaliating against the United States, but there’s more to it.
China, Russia, and US Sanctions on North Korea
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insight from Sharyl Cross.
What Taiwan’s Upcoming Elections Will Tell Us About Its Future
By Nick Aspinwall
The vote is set to serve as a referendum on Tsai Ing-wen’s anti-China stance. Challengers are picking up steam.
Is China Rethinking the Shenyang J-31 Fighter?
By Robert Farley
The Chinese military has been lukewarm about the J-31, concerned that its performance did not merit domestic acquisition.