Archive
2018
What Explains Saudi Arabia's Latest Round of Financial Assistance to Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Why would the Saudis agree to help Pakistan out this time?
Sri Lanka‘s Spiral Into Constitutional Crisis Shows No Sign of a Reversal
By Ankit Panda
The situation in Sri Lanka is likely to get worse as the president and two claimants to the prime minister's office stand their ground.
What’s Next for India-Indonesia Defense Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides continue to attempt to make progress in this aspect of security ties despite the challenges that remain.
India, Japan Begin Negotiations Over Military Base Sharing Agreement
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi and Tokyo have officially agreed to begin negotiations of an acquisition and cross-servicing agreement.
China-Israel-US: Innovation Strategy and Security
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Philippe Metoudi.
What’s Next for Timor-Leste’s Economy?
By David Hutt
The country’s state budget has spotlighted how it is dealing with some of the opportunities and challenges in its economic development.
US-Singapore Defense Ties in Focus with Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement reinforced the ongoing security relationship between the two countries.
The Great Debate: Chiang Kai-shek's Role in 21st Century Taiwan
By James X. Morris
As transitional justice moves forward in Taiwan, references to its authoritarian past are being removed or vandalized.
Australia Commissions Second Air Warfare Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Australian Navy has commissioned its second Hobart-class air warfare destroyer on October 27.
Another Atambayev Ally Faces Corruption Charges in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Ikramjan Ilmiyanov, a former adviser to previous Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev, faces corruption charges.
The Dalai Lama and China’s Quest for Buddhist Soft Power
By Rinzin Dorjee
China is trying to woo Buddhists around the world to support the Belt and Road -- and, eventually, a CCP-approved Dalai Lama.
Me and #MeToo: A Story From New Delhi's Jawaharlal University in the Early 2000s
By Parul Abrol
Until #MeToo, few women in India had spoken out about harassment. I did and here's my story.