Archive
2019
Kyrgyz Authorities Move to Detain Former President, Supporters Resist
By Catherine Putz
Shots were fired and there are reports of injuries, including of journalists.
US Lawmakers Are Watching Hong Kong, and China Isn’t Happy About That
By Shannon Tiezzi
After a series of statements from Congress members supporting the protesters, China's Foreign Ministry claps back.
US, Japan Look to Clinch Trade Deal in September
By Mina Pollmann
With China talks stalling, Trump may be more inclined to give Japan concessions to seal in a trade 'win.'
India’s Former Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj, Dies at 67
By Associated Press
Her five-year tenure at the External Affairs Ministry was the capstone of a lengthy political career.
How Should Canada Approach Its China Problem?
By Richard Shimooka
The Meng Wanzhou affair is a wake-up call: Canada needs to get serious about the China challenge.
Japan in the Russian Arctic
By Francesco Sassi
Japan's involvement in Russian LNG projects in the Arctic is a political gamble. Will it pay off?
Australia and ASEAN Push Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
By Grant Wyeth
This issue forms an important area where Australia is able to align its values to its broader interests in Southeast Asia.
Uzbekistan: Reforms Underway, but Democracy Still Out of Reach
By Justine Doody
With parliamentary elections slated for late 2019 or early 2020, will Uzbekistan remain in essence a one-party state?
Smart Cities or Surveillance? Huawei in Central Asia
By Yau Tsz Yan
Chinese surveillance technologies are popular among Central Asia’s governments.
China’s VT5 Lightweight Tank to Be Fitted With Active Protection System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese made-for-export VT5 tank is getting a new active protection system.
Only 6 of 61 US Air Force B-1B Strategic Bombers Are Fully Combat-Ready
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Merely six of the U.S. Air Force’s 61 B-1B bombers are fully mission-capable, according to a senior military officer.
Interview: Daniel Immerwahr on the ‘Hidden’ US Empire
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States has a controversial and rich imperial legacy, but is it still an empire today?