Archive
2019
Drones and Beavers: A Watershed Moment for Mongolia’s Park Rangers
By Michelle Tolson
Mongolia’s rangers work hard, in sometimes difficult conditions, to protect the country’s natural landscapes and wildlife.
Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Stealing Trade Secrets From US Petroleum Company
By Ankit Panda
Hongjin Tan, a 35-year-old Chinese national, is charged with stealing trade secrets from a U.S. petroleum company.
We Still Don’t Know Who Won Afghanistan’s Presidential Election
By Catherine Putz
More than 40 days after the pivotal presidential election, we’re still unsure how many votes were cast -- not to mention who the victor is.
Australia Frantically Battles ‘Catastrophic’ Wildfires
By Associated Press
The unprecedented fires are cutting a path of destruction across New South Wales, and heading toward Sydney.
India to Kick off Military Exercise Involving 40,000 Troops Near Pakistan’s Border
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A corps level exercise of the Indian Army will be held from November 13 to 18 in Rajasthan.
North Korea’s Strategic Approach, Under the Auspices of Big Brother
By Mirko Tasic
Western analysts might be fundamentally misreading North Korea’s strategic thought, with huge implications for any future conflict.
Death of a Caliph: The Islamic State in Khorasan Province After al-Baghdadi
By Saurav Sarkar
ISKP continues to pose a real threat to Afghanistan, despite al-Baghdadi’s death.
How Does Japan’s Aging Society Affect Its Economy?
By Simran Walia
The aging crisis will have major impacts on Japan's economy. What can the Abe government do to mitigate the damage?
Australia’s Third Air Warfare Destroyer Completes Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The newest Hobart-class destroyer has successfully completed sea trials in November, according to Australia’s defense minister.
Hong Kong: The New Berlin Wall
By Benedict Rogers
China is home to two “firewalls.” One must be demolished; the other protected.
RCEP’s Economic Impact in Asia
By Xianbai Ji
RCEP, along with the CPTPP, will help drive deep integration in Asia. Holdouts like India will suffer the most.
RCEP, CPTPP, and the Future of Trade Multilateralism in Asia
By Ankit Panda
Asia’s trade architectures are coalescing in new ways. Who’s in and who’s out?