Archive
2018
Inter-Korean Rail Survey Begins, Ahead of Expected Fourth Kim-Moon Summit in Seoul
By Ankit Panda
Sanctions will remain an obstacle to further inter-Korean progress on rail cooperation.
South Korea, Laos Move to Solidify Ties
By Tae-jun Kang
From a popular television show to a tragic dam collapse, recent years have seen numerous links between the two countries.
Political Culture and the Chinese Communist Party's Modern Authoritarianism
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The roots of a dystopian future have already been laid in China.
The Ferment: Caste, Politics, and the Role of India's Youth
By Parul Abrol
India's youth are driving a new era of political mobilization and change.
Is Japan About to Officially Upgrade to Aircraft Carriers?
By Daniel Hurst
A reported plan to modify the Izumo-class will face obstacles at home and abroad.
Can Russia Play a Positive Role on the Korean Peninsula?
By Sung Young Jang & Hansol Kim
Russia has the potential to become a stable partner on the Korean Peninsula.
Ahead of Xi-Trump Meet, Top China Hands Call for ‘Constructive Vigilance’
By Charlotte Gao
A report written by 33 of the world’s top experts on China urges the U.S. to stand up to China’s challenges.
The G20 Summit: Highlighting China’s Headache
By Bonnie Girard
Xi has a choice: stand tough and risk economic disaster, or compromise and risk looking weak at home.
Pakistan's Biodiversity Is Disappearing, But No One Seems to Notice
By Rabiya Jaffery
The depletion of natural habitats in Pakistan is a problem in need of greater attention.
Democratic Ideas and Reality at 100: The Heartland of Asia
By Francis P. Sempa
As the 100th anniversary of Sir Halford Mackinder’s pivotal work approaches, a look at how it remains as prescient as ever.
Brunei Between Big Powers: Managing US-China Rivalry in Asia
By Abdul Malik Omar
A strategic partner for China and the United States, Brunei is riding out great power rivalry in Asia.
Iran, India, and a New Way Forward for Afghanistan
By C. Christine Fair
A new strategy for Afghanistan begins in Iran and needs India’s help.