Region
Central Asia
Turkey in Central Asia: Turkic Togetherness?
By Ryskeldi Satke, Casey Michel and Sertaç Korkmaz
Ankara has been noticeably reticent developing ties in the former Soviet sphere.
Afghanistan: Warlords and Democracy
By Sohrab Rahmaty
Some of Afghanistan’s warlords have decided to buy into the political process.
Following the New Silk Road
By Erica Marat
Experts are skeptical of the future of what is essentially America’s exit strategy for Afghanistan.
Mongolia: Nomads in Transition
By Hannah Reyes
New technology is helping to keep a traditional lifestyle alive on the Mongolian steppes.
Iran: The Ayatollah Succession Question
By Kevjn Lim
The questionable health of the supreme leader has prompted debate about an eventual succession.
In Iran Nuclear Talks, 'No Deal' Is Worse Than Status Quo
By Jofi Joseph
If reaching a permanent agreement by next month’s deadline proves impossible, the West must lock in the status-quo.
Can China and India Cooperate in Afghanistan?
By Edward Schwarck
Their border disputes and maritime rivalry aside, China and India may be able to make common cause in Afghanistan.
Russia and Iran Lock NATO Out of Caspian Sea
By Jacopo Dettoni
A summit earlier this week achieves consensus on the inadmissibility of a foreign military presence in the sea.
Afghanistan’s Re-Emerging Baloch
By Karlos Zurutuza
The war-torn country is witnessing the unprecedented revival of a long-neglected community.
10 Priorities for Afghanistan’s New President
By Tamim Asey
Now that a power-sharing deal has been done, these are the most urgent tasks for the new government.
China Forging International Law: The SCO Experience
By David Suter
The rules adopted for the SCO are revealing of Beijing’s attitude towards international law in general.
ISIL’s Rise Highlights Afghan War’s Shaky Premise
By Patrick Knapp
The U.S. ought to reassess what it is building in Afghanistan.