Archive
2018
Afghanistan Declared a Top Improver in 2019 Doing Business Ranking
By Ahmad W. Majidyar
Climbing 16 places, the World Bank names Afghanistan as a top improver in its latest Doing Business report.
In Buying From The World, What Messages Is China Sending?
By Wang Shanshan
The CIIE is a sign of China’s commitment to opening up and boosting consumer-led growth.
Saudi Arabian Relations Under Strain in Southeast Asia
By Scott Edwards & Asmiati Malik
Saudi Arabia's relations with Malaysia and Indonesia, in particular, are worth watching for signs of cooling enthusiasm.
One China, Two Interpretations, and the Third Alternative for Taiwan
By Charles I-hsin Chen
The historic 2015 meeting between Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou made a third alternative, beyond unification or separation, more likely.
Demonetization: Minimum Governance, Maximum Gundagardi
By Shezad Lakhani
Modi’s approach, epitomized by demonetization, reinforces India’s statist tendencies.
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.