Archive
July 2019
The Trouble With Cambodia’s Health System
By David Hutt
The poor state of the country’s healthcare system remains a major issue.
New EU-Vietnam Economic Deal: Who Wins and Who Loses?
By Luke Hunt
The deal reveals Hanoi’s diplomatic acumen at negotiating past tensions relative to some of the other key Asian states in a similar environment.
Imran Khan Goes to Washington: What’s on the Agenda for US-Pakistan Security Relations?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A closer look at some of the security-related agenda items for the upcoming development and how they could impact bilateral ties.
Defense Dialogue Puts Vietnam-Italy Relations into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent iteration of the mechanism saw both sides seek to advance aspects of their security ties.
50 Years After Apollo 11, China Is on Deck to Land Next
By Justin Key Canfil
That doesn’t have to be a bad thing.
Malaysia Changes Its Voting Age
By Marcus Tantau
Malaysia’s political landscape shifts as lawmakers vote to lower the country’s voting age.
Landmark Court Ruling Grants Compensation for Families of Japan’s Former Leprosy Sufferers
By Thisanka Siripala
Families hail ruling as a win in the fight against discrimination 20 years after the government abolished the leprosy segregation policy.
Taiwan President to Stop in Denver as US-Taiwan Ties Strengthen
By Nick Aspinwall
Tsai’s 2-day stopovers in New York and Denver have drawn significant attention as Taiwan seeks to leverage its bond with the US.
What to Expect From the Khan-Trump Meeting
By Uzair Younus
Given their common traits, the U.S. and Pakistani leaders could develop a strong personal relationship.
‘In July 1999, the CCP Created Exactly What It Had Feared’
By Sarah Cook
Recollections of the launch of Beijing’s assault on Falun Gong and its impact 20 years later.
Azimjan Askarov Headed for a Second Retrial in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Askarov's last retrial, in 2017, ended with his return to jail on a life sentence. Will things be different this time around?
Japan’s Economic Sanctions on Korea: Part of a Phased Plan
By Yuji Hosaka
Japan’s use of export controls against Seoul is part of a well-conceived retaliatory plan.