Archive
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.