Archive
2019
Trump: US to Keep 8,600 Troops in Afghanistan After Deal With Taliban
By Ankit Panda
The count would put U.S. force levels at 200 over where they were when Obama left office.
South China Sea Tops Agenda as Philippines’ Duterte Arrives in China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Both sides are emphasizing the disputed waters, but for different reasons.
US Defense Secretary: Concerned About North Korean Missile Launches, But Won’t ‘Overreact’
By Ankit Panda
Mark Esper said that a “measured response” was necessary to facilitate diplomacy.
Is China Getting Ready to Finally Reveal the DF-41 Intercontinental-Range Ballistic Missile?
By Ankit Panda
Is the long-awaited DF-41 expected to make an appearance?
Myanmar: Filmmaker Jailing Highlights Rising Rights Concerns
By Associated Press
The case comes amid growing worries about a deteriorating rights situation in the Southeast Asian country.
Public Anger Grows in South Korea Over Justice Minister Nominee
By Tae-jun Kang
The scandal surrounding Cho Kuk taps into deeper sentiments that only the rich and powerful can succeed in South Korea.
Young Afghan Women Barely Remember Taliban But Fear a Return
By Cara Anna
Worried about losing what they’ve gained, Afghanistan’s young women demand a voice in the country’s future.
China’s Cross-Border Campaign to Terrorize Uyghur Americans
By Omer Kanat
The Chinese government routinely carries out surveillance, threats, and coercion targeting Uyghurs on American soil.
The United States Tests a New GLCM: What Next?
By Robert Farley
The test of a hobbled-together ground-launched cruise missile marks a new era.
Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam Hold Trilateral Security Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted ongoing efforts by the three countries to advance security collaboration despite lingering challenges.
Australia in ASEAN: An Ever-Floating Idea Without a Clear Case?
By Luke Hunt
While the idea has been advanced for years in certain circles, it remains unclear what this would actually achieve.
Book Review: China Ascendant: Its Rise and Implications
By Apurv Kumar Mishra
A new book offers a refreshing non-Western perspective on the implications of China’s rise.