Archive
2019
Is This Central Asia’s ASEAN Moment?
By S. Frederick Starr
On November 29, Central Asia re-emerged as a world region.
629 Pakistani Girls Were Sold as Brides to Chinese Men
By Associated Press
Investigations, however, have largely ceased -- allegedly under pressure from officials wary of damaging China-Pakistan relations.
Saving India‘s Intellectual History Will Require a Massive Effort
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Some of India’s historical sources are in dire need of preservation.
Naval Version of India’s Tejas Fighter to Conduct Maiden Flight From Carrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The naval variant of India’s Tejas fighter jet is being readied for its first take off from an aircraft carrier.
Second Project 636.3 Sub for Russian Pacific Fleet to Be Launched on December 26
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Admiralty shipyard will float out the second Project 636.3 Kilo-class attack submarine destined for service in the Pacific Fleet on December 26.
China and US Clash Over Xinjiang, Hong Kong Bills
By Associated Press
As Congress targets China’s human rights violations, Beijing is furious over what it sees as U.S. interference.
China’s Data/AI Economy and the Global Order
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Winston Ma.
Can China’s ‘New Idea’ Work in the Middle East?
By Wang Jin
China's approach toward the region was on display at a recent security forum in Beijing.
US Slaps Trafficking Charges on ‘Dynamite Doug’
By Luke Hunt
The British expat is wanted for his trafficking of stolen and looted Cambodian antiquities.
Will Martial Law Finally End in the Southern Philippines?
By Associated Press
The Philippines’ defense chief has recommended that the president not extend martial law for the fourth time following its expiry at the end of 2019.
What’s Behind North Korea’s Missile Testing?
By Liang Tuang Nah
The recent barrage of missile tests by North Korea is part political signaling, but it also has clear military and economic motivations.
Sweet and Sour: China in Ghana
By Joseph Hammond
China is building influence in the West African power, but illegal mining issues continue to plague ties.