Archive
2018
New Caledonia Votes to Stay With France, For Now
By Grant Wyeth
An interview with Alexandre Dayant on New Caledonia's independence referendum and the future of France in the Pacific.
Indian Navy Boomer Completes 'First Deterrent Patrol'
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s first domestically built nuclear-powered ballistic missile sub has completed its first deterrent patrol.
A Risky Choice: Rakhimov Elected President of Amateur Boxing Federation
By Catherine Putz
The IOC, responding to Rakhimov’s election, expressed “grave” concern over judging scandals, anti-doping, and governance.
China Opens First Import Expo With Veiled Warning to Trump
By Shannon Tiezzi
Globalization cannot be stopped by anyone, Xi warned as he welcomed other countries to boost exports to China.
Sri Lanka’s Constitutional Crisis and the Right to Press Freedom
By Tasnim Nazeer
Journalists should not have to fear for their lives in reporting in the interest of the Sri Lankan public.
Australia, US Test Jointly Test Cooperative Engagement Capability
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Australian and U.S. navies for the first time have jointly tested a new wide-area air defense system this month.
US Withdrawal From INF Treaty: Impact on China
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Mariusz Rukat.
Okinawa’s New Governor Faces First Test: Renewed US Military Base Construction
By Thisanka Siripala
Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki’s honeymoon period ended abruptly as the central government restarted work on a new U.S. base.
Is Taiwan’s Drive to Legalize Gay Marriage Descending Into Chaos?
By Nick Aspinwall
With contradictory referendums set to hit November ballots, LGBTQ advocates are critical of President Tsai for not acting sooner.
In Bhutan, a Win for Australia's International Education Strategy
By Grant Wyeth
Bhutan’s incoming prime minister and foreign minister both hold degrees from Australian universities.
Return From a Pakistan Dungeon
By Shah Meer Baloch
Thousands of people have been “disappeared” in Pakistan. And for those who reappear, life is never the same.
US Should Prioritize a Peace Agreement With North Korea
By Brad Stapleton
Washington and Pyongyang remain at loggerheads over which should come first: denuclearization or a peace agreement.