Features

Over four years after the project was announced, updates remain scarce on China's first nuclear icebreaker.

U.S. involvement in the region needs a larger economic component – an area where U.S. policy used to be strong.

The latest wave of terrorism in Pakistan represents decades of policy choices coming home to roost.

Abe Shinzo learned the hard way: Voters don’t care about foreign policy achievements if the economy is struggling.

What motivated President Joko Widodo's recent acknowledgement of gross past human rights abuses?

Marcos could be characterized as a middle ground between his predecessors – not as pro-U.S. than Aquino, but less pro-China than Duterte.

Sri Lanka’s elite-driven independence process laid the groundwork for the problems that continue to plague the country today, from ethnic tensions to inequality. 

Sub-Saharan Africa’s first inner-city tram project was hailed as historic in 2015. Seven years later, it faces more problems than ever. 

Yes, Sri Lankans drove President Gotabaya Rajapaksa from office – but did they accomplish any lasting change?

After some initial hesitation, China is moving CMEC ahead in tandem with Myanmar’s military rulers – at least where the situation is stable enough to do so.

Aside from longstanding historical issues, the three countries will face challenges in sustaining coordination on North Korea and China policy. 

The eastern Tibetan plateau, once largely untouched by industrial development, has been overtaken by dams, mining, and security forces.