Archive
2018
Inmates Killed in Tajikistan Prison Riot
By Catherine Putz
As many as 25 inmates may have been killed in an overnight riot at a high-security prison in northern Tajikistan.
South Korea’s Emergence as an Important Player in Cryptocurrency
By Troy Stangarone
South Korean businesses are moving into the cryptocurrency and blockchain fields.
The World of a Bar Dancer in Nepal
By Vishal Arora
In Kathmandu's dance bars, young women and teenage girls entertain male customers every night. Here is one of their stories.
Iran’s Chabahar Port Scores an India- and Afghanistan-Inspired Sanctions Exemption
By Catherine Putz
Given the port’s importance to India and Afghanistan, the U.S. has reportedly carved out a sanctions exception for Chabahar.
The ‘Father of the Taliban’ Is Dead. What Does That Mean for the Afghan Peace Process?
By Irfan Yar
How will Maulana Sami-ul-Haq’s murder impact the Afghan peace process?
Strike-Capable Wing Loong II Drone Enters Service With China’s PLAAF
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new combat drone was first revealed to the public in 2016.
Non-Aligned Amid Great Power Rivalry? The Case of Papua New Guinea
By Patrick Kaiku
A joint base with Australia may tip PNG away from its critical non-aligned balance in the Pacific.
Japan’s Belt and Road Balancing Act
By Andreea Brînză
Japan is engaging in China’s BRI while also hedging its bets through similar initiatives with other partners.
Neighborhood Watch: Will Asian Countries Turn a Blind Eye to Uyghur Issues in China?
By Sarah M. Brooks
Will any of China's neighbors speak out against its abuses at home? A major UN review offers a sobering assessment.
Russia Accepts New S-400 Air Defense Regiment Into Service
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Almaz-Antey Group reportedly delivered the year's final S-400 regimental set to the Russian armed forces earlier this month.
Beijing Bars Independent Intellectuals From Attending Harvard Events on China’s Reform and Opening
By Charlotte Gao
While Chinese leaders vow to deepen reform and opening-up, the Chinese government seems to be doing the opposite.
Why Did Mirziyoyev Fire an Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister?
By Umida Hashimova
Mirziyoyev apparently has little tolerance for demeaning treatment.