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China's November Customs Data and North Korean Sanctions Enforcement
By Ankit Panda
New Chinese customs data shows no oil exports in November 2017, but how much does that really tell us?
US Sanctions North Korean Officials Affiliated With Solid-Fuel, ICBM Programs
By Ankit Panda
North Korean officials Kim Jong-sik and Ri Pyong-chol have been sanctioned by the United States.
Don't Look to Trump's National Security Strategy for Hints on Where US Asia Policy Is Headed
By Ankit Panda
It does appear, though, that there's a path of confrontation ahead for the United States and China.
Sharp Words From the United States Will Achieve Little in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
It's time for the United States to take note of some realities in Pakistan.
China’s Moment in Nepal: Implications for India
By Harsh V. Pant
Even as Nepal's new leaders appear to pursue closer ties with Beijing, not all is lost for New Delhi.
Drinking in Hanoi: Alcohol and Politics in Vietnam
By David Hutt
A very short history of alcohol and politics in Vietnam.
The Last Jedi and the Founding Mythology of the Chinese Communist Party
By Robert Farley
What the new Star Wars film and the Chinese Communist Party's founding myths have in common.
Deep-Sea Gold Miners Target PNG Coast
By Luke Hunt
Locals fear for their environment despite promises of riches.
UN Security Council Unanimously Approves New Sanctions Against North Korea
By Ankit Panda
The new sanctions take aim at North Korea's energy imports, foreign labor revenue, and more.
What Peace in Colombia Teaches Us About War in Afghanistan
By Jamie Shenk and Michael Kugelman
A successful reconciliation process after three decades of excruciating false starts offers some not-so-encouraging lessons for Afghanistan.
Zheng He's Voyages and the Symbolism Behind Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative
By Paul Musgrave and Daniel Nexon
What explains Xi's Belt and Road push? Above all, it may about domestic political legitimacy for the Chinese Communist Party.
South Korea Requests Delay of Springtime Joint Military Exercises With US
By Ankit Panda
South Korea's president says the proposal will depend on North Korea's behavior.
Vietnam Gears up to Divest State-Owned Enterprises in 2018
By Erin Cook
Vietnam's state-owned enterprises are set for widespread divestment.
Trump Administration Nominates Experienced Diplomat for Top Asia Spot at US State Department
By Ankit Panda
Susan Thornton, an experienced career diplomat, may become the United States' top Asia diplomat.
As Climate Change Threatens Agricultural Sector, India Must Craft New Policies
By Aman Thakker
India must outline more effective policies to mitigate the growing risk from climate change on the agricultural sector.
Can Pakistan Pursue an Independent Foreign Policy?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan cannot follow an independent foreign policy unless the country’s ruling elite makes changes domestically.
Aung San Suu Kyi: Culpable of 'Genocide'?
By David Hutt
Will the international community contend with Aung San Suu Kyi's culpability for the violence in Rakhine State?
Qatar Parades New Chinese Short-Range Ballistic Missile System
By Ankit Panda
A Chinese short-range ballistic missile system shows up in the Gulf.
China's Bid to Dominate the Global Submarine Export Market
By Robert Farley
Chinese shipbuilders will increasingly assume an export profile commensurate with their domestic capabilities.
Report: US Navy Destroyer Accidents to Temporarily Reduce Aegis Missile Defense Capacity
By Ankit Panda
Accidents involving two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers in 2017 will have serious consequences.
China Unveils New Unmanned Surface Vehicle, Claimed to Be the World's Fastest
By Ankit Panda
Researchers claim the Tianxing-1 is the world's fastest unmanned surface vehicle.
Chinese Navy Hospital Ship Visits Timor-Leste, Highlighting Growing Ties
By Ankit Panda
The visit is the second by the Chinese People's Liberation Army-Navy to Timor-Leste.
North Korea's Hwasong-15 and the Odds for Diplomacy in 2018
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The stakes with North Korea have never been higher. Does diplomacy have a chance?
Making Sense of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's New Tracks at Doklam
By Ankit Panda
Chinese troops added new tracks near the point of the summertime standoff in the late-summer.