Archive
November 2018
Will China Return to Isolationism?
By Cui Lei
China is at a turning point between returning to 1960s-era seclusion and keeping an open door.
Twitter, Indian Liberalism, and the Truth About Caste
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Twitter's CEO inadvertently kicked off a major controversy in India.
Mattis: US-South Korea 2019 Foal Eagle Exercise to Be 'Reorganized'
By Ankit Panda
The alliance will announce a decision by December 1.
China-Philippines Relations: Can the 'Rainbow' Last?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi's visit was a feel-good exercise, spotlighting cooperation on the Belt and Road and even the South China Sea.
Why Is the Philippines the Home for Chinese Offshore Gambling?
By Alvin Camba
The Philippines' unique economic structure explains why nearly all Chinese FDI is being funneled into one sector: gambling.
Who’s Driving the Wedge Into US-South Korea Relations?
By Benjamin A. Engel
Don't blame Pyongyang: the United States and South Korea are weakening their alliance on their own.
What the APEC 2018 Summit Reveals About China's Regional Economic Insecurities
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The U.S. trade war with China is bearing out serious consequences for Beijing—and not just economic ones.
Russia and the Rest: Putin’s East Asia Summit Visit
By Nicholas Trickett
What does Russia have to offer Asia?
Why These Rohingya Women Refuse to Return to Myanmar
By Khalunisa
“We will never go to the concentration camps they are building for us. Would you?”
Local Governance in Afghanistan: The Unwalked Path
By Javeed Ahwar
Statebuilding in Afghanistan has always been about building a strong center. It has failed.
ASEAN Summits Another Lost Opportunity for Progress on the South China Sea
By Mark J. Valencia
If anything, the U.S.-China rivalry on open display has made the situation even more complex.
Trump Points the Finger at Pakistan Again. What Does It Mean for Afghanistan?
By Umair Jamal
What Trump’s latest tirade against Pakistan means for Washington’s plans in Afghanistan.