Archive
2019
South Korean Government and Prosecutors Clash Over Justice Minister Nominee
By Tae-jun Kang
The nominee for justice minister -- Cho Kuk -- is at the center of a growing list of allegations.
US Withdrawal From Afghanistan: Close to a Deal?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What lies ahead for Afghanistan?
Patriotic Shift for China’s ‘First Class of School’ TV Program
By Kendra Brock
This year’s show opened with video of the Chinese flag being raised across the country.
What’s Next for India-Japan Defense Relations?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
While the impetus for closer alignment is clear, much work remains to be done on the security side and within the wider bilateral relationship.
Is Asia Ready for an Indo-Russian Order?
By Carl Jaison
India and Russia could generate a “third order” -- outside the constraints of either the United States or China.
Timor-Leste: Between Dreadful Past and Hopeful Future
By Luke Hunt
20 years after the holding of a UN-backed referendum, there remains much work to do in Timor-Leste.
Are Laos’ Land-Linking Dreams a Risky Bet?
By Fabio Figiaconi
The Lao government aspires to gain centrality in the Greater Mekong Subregion via new infrastructure; but at what price?
Elephant Roadkill: Thailand Grapples With Pachyderms on the Pavement
By Tyler Roney
Long-term solutions may require more severe measures than road signs, namely, wildlife corridors.
Japan Open for Bets on Hosting Mega Casino Resorts
By Thisanka Siripala
Since the legalization of casinos in Japan, the battle to attract global casino operators continues amidst divided residents and business communities.
Mumbai's Last Jungle Under Threat
By Angel L Martínez Cantera
A metro project threatens one of the city’s last green spaces and the tribal people who live there.
Size vs Statecraft: How India and Japan Play the Major Power Game
By Bonnie Bley
Japan and India’s differences might just be what makes this unlikely partnership effective.
Why the Mutually Assured Destruction Rhetoric in Hong Kong Is Dangerous
By Brian Wong
To pull Hong Kong back from the edge, all potentially influential parties must act – with strategic savvy.