Archive
2019
Turkmenistan’s President Isn’t Dead, Yet
By Victoria Clement
A summer of rumors may be coming to an end, but what happens if Berdimuhamedov does die?
Kyrgyzstan: Sorting Through the Media Buzz Amid a Crisis
By Colleen Wood
Efforts to cover an unfolding political crisis in Kyrgyzstan struggle to balance accuracy with the need for up-to-date information.
What Did the Middle East Think of India’s Kashmir Change?
By Guy Burton
The response from the Muslim powers in the Middle East has been noticeably muted.
Japan’s Air Force: Pilot Error Caused F-35A Crash
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pilot vertigo rather than a mechanical problem was the cause of the crash in April, according to a JASDF investigative report.
What Happened to the US-China Trade Deal?
By Paul Wiseman
An agreement that once looked close now seems far off.
What’s in a Deeper EU-Vietnam Security Partnership?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of efforts by both sides to deepen their defense partnership.
No More Blackouts: ‘Smart City’ Jakarta Needs a Smarter Grid
By Aldwin Yusgiantoro
To get smart, Indonesia’s capital needs to be smart about its leadership choices and grid modernization.
Questioning Yenching Scholars Won't Solve America's China Conundrum
By Erin Dunne
The U.S. needs a more comprehensive approach to address concerns about China's soft power.
The Japan-US ‘Mini-Deal’ Has Big Implications
By Stephen Olson
As the US and Japan intensify trade negotiations, the push for a quick “mini-deal” on agriculture and autos will have far-reaching impact.
Malaysia Charges 17 Goldman Sachs Executives Over 1MDB Scandal
By Associated Press
The current and former directors are charged with helping raid billions from the state development fund.
How Kashmir Fits Into a Dangerous Global Tide of Nationalism
By Lionel Beehner
The unilateral way in which India changed Jammu and Kashmir’s status does not auger well for future peace.
Turkey and Malaysia Boost Cooperation, Eyeing Defense Industry and Islamic Unity
By Altay Atlı
Economic relations, and defense industry ties are at the forefront, but can this partnership also pave the way to greater unity in the Muslim world?