Archive
2018
A Missionary's Death in India's Highly Securitized Andaman Islands
By Kajal Basu
Or how a US neomissionary's tragic evangelizing to a “primitive” tribe has left India's security mechanism at war with itself.
The Izumo-class's VSTOL Conversions and Japanese Navy Power
By Robert Farley
How many carrier-based F-35s will Japan operate?
Making Sense of Japan’s New Immigration Policy
By Emese Schwarcz
A controversial new regulation will allow more foreign workers into Japan. But can Japan take care of them once they arrive?
North Korea Can’t Solve South Korea’s Demographic Crisis
By Troy Stangarone
South Korea’s population is aging fast, and even Korean unification won’t be enough to fix it.
Human Security Central in New Effort to Save the Aral Sea
By Colleen Wood
The United Nations has established a new Multi-Partner Trust Fund for the Aral Sea Region.
India and the Maldives: Back on Track?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Recent changes have provided an opening for both sides to recalibrate ties.
Suu Kyi's Electoral Blow in Myanmar Must Spark Real Change
By Luke Hunt
With the NLD's recent by-election defeat, the people have spoken. Now Suu Kyi and her party must listen and adjust.
Kyrgyz MP Wants Only Good News
By Catherine Putz
Wonder how he feels about satire?
Thailand’s ASEAN Chair Challenge in 2019
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While Thailand has been among the grouping’s biggest champions historically, it will have a lot on its plate when it takes the helm next year.
Singapore-Malaysia Relations in the Headlines with Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted ongoing activity within the bilateral relationship.
Will China Save the Planet?
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Barbara Finamore.
Uncovering Chinese Espionage in the US
By Nicholas Eftimiades
A detailed look into how, why, and where Chinese spies are active in the United States.