Archive
2018
The West Is Missing Asia’s Coal Opportunity
By Andrew Witthoeft
Western governments should look at coal as an opportunity to lift a significant proportion of the world’s population out of poverty.
International Court of Justice to Hold Public Hearing on Kulbhushan Jadhav Case
By Ankit Panda
Kulbhushan Jadhav's fate will be publicly deliberated by Indian and Pakistan lawyers before the ICJ.
ASEAN Takes a Bold Cybersecurity Step
By Elina Noor
The third ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity may have been low-key but its developments are important.
Reinforcing the Philippines-US Alliance in an Age of Uncertainty
By Christian Vicedo
Recent engagements show that Philippines-U.S. security cooperation remains intact, but more can be done.
Some Win, Some Lose as Kazakhstan Gets a $1.1 Billion Check
By Paolo Sorbello
Western companies operating at Karachaganak agreed to pay Kazakhstan $1.1 billion, ending an enduring spat with the government
India’s Sabarimala Temple and the Issue of Women’s Entry
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Another Hindu temple will open its gates to women, reigniting the debate on Indian secularism.
Chinese Students in the US: Beware of Deteriorating US-China Relations
By Charlotte Gao
Chinese students in the United States are standing at the very front of this conflict and they will be directly impacted.
Another First for Vietnam-Brunei Naval Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit of a Brunei Navy vessel to Danang marked yet another first for that aspect of the bilateral relationship.
What’s Next for Vietnam-Cuba Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction provided a glimpse into some of the ongoing activity in the defense aspect of bilateral ties.
Kashmir’s Unwanted Elections
By Um Roommana
Threats and boycotts cast a long shadow over upcoming local elections in Indian Kashmir.
Will India Procure Russia’s T-14 Armata Main Battle Tank?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s “Armata” universal chassis system is likely to figure in discussions between the Indian and Russian military this week.
Abe’s Coal Addiction
By Hisayo Takada
Abe’s addiction to coal prove his empty words on climate change action.