Archive
2018
Imran Khan Takes on Corruption in Pakistan
By Sabena Siddiqi
A look at new Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s opening efforts to confront corruption.
Peace, Blood, and Hope: Women in Afghanistan’s Election
By Michelle Tolson
Amid a deady campaign season, women candidates are fighting for political participation.
Trump to Nominate Air Force Veteran to Top Asia Diplomatic Job at State Department
By Ankit Panda
David Stilwell, an Air Force veteran, will be nominated to the top Asia job at the State Department.
Ahead of Nationwide Polls, Attack in Kandahar Kills Gen. Abdul Raziq
By Catherine Putz
In a bitter irony, Kandahar's top police official was killed just after a meeting about election security.
Can Kazakhstan Resolve Its Heart Disease Crisis?
By Dmitriy Frolovskiy
In 2014, 54 percent of deaths in Kazakhstan were due to cardiovascular diseases.
Feeling Blue: South Korea's Passport Debate
By Tae-jun Kang
South Korea's plan to change the color of its passport to the same hue used by North Korea faces public concern.
Aasia Bibi Is a Test Case for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
The destiny of a Christian woman charged with blasphemy will speak to Pakistan's future.
A First: China, EU Launch New Combined Military Exercise
By Zoe Stanley-Lockman
The new development merits attention given its broader geopolitical significance.
UK-Singapore Defense Ties in Focus With Air Force Chief Introductory Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement spotlighted the relations between the two sides in the security realm.
Can India's New Healthcare Scheme Work?
By K.S. Venkatachalam
The newly launched flagship Health Protection Mission can become a game changer for India’s healthcare services.
What Concerns Japan in the Pacific?
By Grant Wyeth
Tokyo remains highly engaged among Pacific Island states, and shares some of their concerns about China.
Are the United States and China Really Entering a ‘New Cold War’?
By Ankit Panda
Is the Trump administration kicking off a protracted era of U.S.-China confrontation?