Archive
2019
Beyond China's J-20 Stealth Fighter
By Rick Joe
Is a carrierborne FC-31 in the works? And what about Chinese 6th generation prospects?
The Deafening Silence of Pakistani Jihadists and Radicals on China's Uyghurs
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The position of radical groups on Xinjiang shows which ones are closer to the establishment.
How Torture Is Institutionalized in Sri Lanka
By Ana Pararajasingham
Many alleged torturers remain in senior police positions.
Making Sense of 'Cyber-Restraint': The Australia-China Case
By Robert Farley
Why did Australia react to an apparent Chinese hack the way it did?
In Taiwan, Hong Kongers Call for Attention
By James X. Morris
Hong Kongers in Taipei lead a call for Taiwanese to pay attention and be wary.
Citizenship, Identity and Nepal’s Contested 2015 Constitution
By Nirnaya Bhatta and Maximillian Morch
The 2015 Constitution failed to address the demands of Madhesi and indigenous populations.
The US, Japan and South Korea Should Shelve GSOMIA (For Now)
By DongJoon Park
Insisting that Seoul rejoin GSOMIA may make South Korea more skeptical about Washington’s ability to arbitrate impartially.
Defense Dialogue Highlights Vietnam-Cuba Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the development of the security aspect of their wider diplomatic relationship.
Did Cambodia Just Make a U-Turn on Gambling?
By David Hutt
A recent move warrants attention given the government’s previous positions.
China’s New Transport Ship Not a Game Changer in South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
Sansha No.2 is civilian and relatively small compared to military logistics vessels.
China’s Growing “Green” Engagement in MENA
By Ossman Elnaggar
Across the region, China has made targeted and strategic investments in major renewable energy projects.
Chinese Bombers Conduct Air Strikes During Military Exercise in Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese military aircraft will practice an attack on ground targets during this year’s Central-19 strategic exercise in Western Russia.