Archive
2019
Young Afghans Look to Mountain Biking as a Means to Transcend Conflict
By Ian J. Lynch
A broad collection of initiatives in Bamiyan and across the country aim to harness the potential of sports to develop community and resilience.
South Korea’s Navy Receives Third Upgraded Chang Bogo I-Class Diesel Electric Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A South Korean ship maker delivered a retrofitted Chang Bogo I-class diesel-electric sub to the Navy on November 1.
Taiwan at the Crossroads of History
By Chih-Wei Chen
Faced with China’s “sharp power,” it’s time to redefine the interaction model between Taiwan and international society.
Why the European Parliament Group’s Kashmir Visit Backfired on India
By Angshuman Choudhury and Prannv Dhawan
The curated visit of far-right European politicians to Kashmir was a dangerous gamble for India’s foreign policy.
Assessing the New US Free and Open Indo-Pacific Progress Report
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at yet another inflection point in the development of the U.S. regional vision.
Report: Chinese Warship Warned Commercial Vessel Away From Scarborough Shoal
By Ankit Panda
A late-September incident underscores threats to commercial free navigation in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
US, India, Australia, Japan ‘Quad’ Holds Senior Officials Meeting in Bangkok
By Ankit Panda
The “quad” continues its consultative process.
Learning From US Efforts to Reintegrate Former Combatants in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
Afghan reintegration programs have largely failed, but success will be necessary if any potential peace deal is to have lasting impact.
Asian Mega-Trade Deal Pushes Ahead, But India Drops out
By Associated Press
RCEP may finally get over the finish line – but only because one of its major participants has decided not to join.
Assessing the EU-China-US Triangle
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Frans-Paul van der Putten.
An Attack on Artistic Freedom Highlights Pakistan’s Crackdown on Free Speech
By Binaifer Nowrojee
When an artist tried to highlight the harrowing human cost of police violence, her exhibit was shut down – one more voice silenced in Pakistan.
Annual Meeting Highlights Vietnam-Laos Border Management Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year’s iteration of their annual meeting offered a sense of where both sides are on border management issues.