Archive
2018
Does China Still Want to Be a Global Environmental Leader?
By Li Shuo
Amid tensions with the United States, there are dark clouds ahead of China’s climate agenda.
ASEAN’s Digital Transformation Starts With Tomorrow’s Data Talents
By Marcus Loh
Singapore’s experience might offer useful lessons for fellow ASEAN members as the region transforms into a digital economy.
Myanmar’s ‘Genocidal Acts’ Demand UN Action
By John Sifton
The UN was founded 73 years ago in large part to address mass atrocities like those committed against the Rohingya.
Abe Wants 'New Era' in China-Japan Relations
By Daniel Hurst
Shinzo Abe's long-awaited trip to China brought a raft of deals, but no major breakthroughs.
Should South Korea Be Worried About Media Freedom?
By Tae-jun Kang
Despite gains under Moon Jae-in, some more ominous recent signs have advocates worried.
Europe’s Challenge to China
By Julian Chan
The EU’s new strategy on “Connecting Europe with Asia” could spell trouble for China’s “Belt and Road Initiative.”
Radicalization in Central Asia: 'Not In Our Name'
By Colleen Wood
A new documentary project filmed in Central Asia seeks both to document and counter violent extremism in the region.
What Will 700 New Drones Mean for the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the boost’s potential significance.
EU-Indonesia Terrorism Meeting Puts ‘Our Eyes’ Intelligence Initiative in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent regional meeting saw a focus on the intelligence-sharing initiative.
China-Malaysia Warship Deal in the Spotlight with Defense Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The landmark arrangement was in the headlines again within the wider security relationship.
Modi Visits Japan: What’s on the Security Agenda?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A closer look at some of the agenda items on the defense side.
Why Continued Indian Engagement With Iran Is in America’s Interest
By Zoe Leung and Hari Prasad
U.S. criticism of India's close relationship with Iran is shortsighted.