Archive
2019
The US Democrats’ China Debate
By Craig Kafura
None of Trump’s Democratic would-be rivals look likely to adopt a softer stance on China.
Data and Development: Harnessing AI in Nepal
By Manish Gyawali
Adopting AI tools is critical for a country like Nepal, where much policymaking is still done without any accurate data.
Economic Exchange Anchors China-Arab Ties
By Eleanor Albert
The China-Arab States Expo spotlights the growing economic relationship between China and the Middle East.
The Path to Reconciliation in Hong Kong
By Brian Wong
Hong Kong could take a leaf from Macron’s “Great National Debate.”
To Continue Development, Timor-Leste Needs a Return to ‘National Unity’
By Jonas Guterres
The fight for independence is over, but Timor-Leste needs to unite as a country yet again to fight its new war against poverty.
Middle Powers, Joining Together: The Case of Vietnam and Australia
By Le Dinh Tinh and Hoang Long
Middles powers need each other more, not less, as great power competition roils the Asia-Pacific.
Taiwan’s All-Volunteer Force Transition Still a Challenge
By Vanessa Molter
Faced with high military personnel cost and unfavorable demographics, Taiwan will have to make uncomfortable policy choices.
The Significance of South Korea’s Decision to Terminate an Intelligence-Sharing Pact With Japan
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
How will the end of GSOMIA affect Northeast Asian security? Also, how significant is the first U.S.-ASEAN maritime exercise?
What Recent Promotions Tells Us About the ‘New Normal’ in China’s Military
By Ying Yu Lin
After uncertainty caused by reform and anti-corruption, the PLA’s personnel management is returning to normal patterns.
High-Profile Arrests, Protest Ban Mark New Phase in Attempt to Quell Hong Kong Protests
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Hong Kong government doubles down on its current approach: clamping down on the protests and pro-democracy leaders.
The Development of K-Pop Without China
By Layne Vandenberg
China is one of the world’s largest markets; but K-pop continues to be a global phenomenon without it.
Where Will the US Base Intermediate-Range Missiles in the Pacific?
By Evan Karlik
Japan's Ryukyu Islands and Palau are the most probable contenders for new U.S. intermediate-range missiles.