Archive
2019
The Trump Administration Needs Policies to Match its Xinjiang Criticism
By Lucille Greer
China is capitalizing on global apathy toward anti-Muslim bigotry led by the president of the United States.
What’s Behind the New US-ASEAN Cyber Dialogue?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the holding of a new engagement between the two sides.
Kidnapping in the Sulu Sea: Implications on Terrorism in the Philippines
By Kenneth Yeo
In the Sulu Seas, kidnap-for-ransom activities perpetrated by Islamic State-linked terrorist networks are on the rise again.
Will Japan’s Latest Consumption Tax Hike Cause an Economic Slowdown?
By Thisanka Siripala
Despite global economic turmoil, the new tax rebate fails to sweeten the governments unpopular tax increase.
At the UN and at Home, Tokayev Represents Continuity
By Ian J. Lynch
Tokayev spoke at the UN of the need for a “profound political transformation” in Kazakhstan. But to date, his leadership has represented continuity.
Europe’s Next Move and the US-China Standoff
By Brigitte Dekker and Maaike Okano-Heijmans
In the face of the US-China trade-tech standoff, there’s need for EU action.
Why China is Setting its Sights on Ukraine
By Valbona Zeneli and Nataliia Haluhan
Beijing's bid for geopolitical influence in Kyiv is increasing.
US and Singapore Navies Sink Target Ship: Why It Matters
By Steven Stashwick
Exercise Pacific Griffin 2019 featured LCS firing new anti-ship missile.
Rethinking Air Superiority Acquisition in the United States: How About Exports?
By Robert Farley
Can the U.S. rethink fighter acquisition in a way that makes sense for export markets?
Erdogan’s Chinese Gamble
By Ilan Berman
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is betting big on China.
South Koreans Flock to Study Japan Amid Ongoing Tensions
By Tae-jun Kang
As tensions persist between Japan and South Korea, Japan-related book titles have seen a surge in popularity in South Korea.
Defense Policy Dialogue Puts Vietnam-UK Relations into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries held another iteration of a new defense mechanism between them.