Archive
2019
How the US-China Competition Is Playing out in Romania
By Andreea Brînză
The U.S. fight against Chinese nuclear and 5G technology in Romania will be an important test case.
US Envoy in Kabul Negotiating Hostage Release, Sources Say
By Associated Press
Officials hope a prisoner exchange can resuscitate the peace talks.
Tajikistan Approves Credentials for RFE/RL Journalists Just Ahead of November 1 Deadline
By Catherine Putz
A closer look at the significance of a recent development.
Fire Nearly Destroys Historic Castle in Okinawa
By Associated Press
Shuri Castle is a major symbol of the old Ryukyu Kingdom’s history and Okinawa's unique culture. Now it's all but gone.
Security Firm Says Chinese Hackers Intercepted Text Messages
By Associated Press
FireEye did not specify the victims of the espionage, but said some were “high-value” targets.
The US-China Clash Is Here to Stay
By Shannon Tiezzi
A recent speech from Secretary of State Pompeo makes clears that a trade deal won't be enough to solve the growing tensions.
What Indonesia’s Capital Move Really Means
By Nithin Coca
Moving Indonesia’s administrative capital will be as bold a political experiment as anything in the country’s history.
The US Must Counter China’s Malign Agenda
By Michael McCaul
China poses a threat to the U.S. and the world.
A Difficult Summer in the South China Sea
By Carl Thayer
Chinese coercive activities persist in one of Asia's hottest flashpoints.
How American Progressives Think About Asian Security
By Van Jackson
Heading into the 2020 election, U.S. Democrats are coalescing into different schools of thought on Asian security.
India’s Tribal People Fight to Save the Forests They Call Home
By StoriesAsia
The fate of Aarey weighs heavily on Maharashtra’s tribal people.
State No More: India Formally Ends Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir
By Associated Press
Under the changes, no Kashmiri flag or constitution is permitted as the former state of Jammu and Kashmir becomes federally governed.