Archive
2018
US-North Korea: Talking Is Our Only Chance at Peace
By Bonnie Kristian
The United States must commit to diplomacy with North Korea -- even in the face of setbacks.
Is Water Scarcity a Bigger Threat Than the Taliban in Afghanistan?
By Soraya Parwani
Water scarcity -- not war -- is a rising cause for displacement in Afghanistan.
Facing Chinese Pressure, Taiwan’s President Tsai Seeks ‘Survival Niche’
By Shannon Tiezzi
Tsai Ing-wen promises to stay the course on cross-strait relations, while pursuing “values-based diplomacy” abroad.
Menstruating Without Pads in India
By Arpita Singh and Ahmad Belal
Thanks to stigma and misinformation, many Indian women continue to use cloth during their periods.
Japan's Africa Outreach: Why China Should Pay Attention
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
Japan has a long, albeit low-key, history of high-quality infrastructure projects in African countries.
Bangladesh Enacts New Law That Could Silence Dissenters
By Faisal Mahmud
The Digital Security Bill is quickly signed into law, despite criticisms from media groups.
ASEAN Terrorism Challenge in the Spotlight with Singapore Symposium
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The convening of a recent meeting put the focus on one of the foremost security issues for regional policymakers.
New Pact Puts Indonesia-Saudi Arabia Military Ties in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what the ratification of a defense agreement means in the context of the broader security ties between the two countries.
South Korea-Philippines Military Ties in Focus With New Firearms Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what an agreement means for the wider defense relationship.
Nepal Looks to a Porn Ban to Stem Violence Against Women
By Arun Budhathoki
The solution in Nepal fails to address the underlying problems.
US Navy Conducts Exercise With Japan’s Amphibious Deployment Brigade
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force conducted a joint military exercise last week in the Philippine Sea.
China, Pakistan to Co-Produce 48 Strike-Capable Wing Loong II Drones
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China and Pakistan have reportedly reached an agreement for the co-production of 48 Chinese-made unmanned aerial vehicles.