China Making Inroads into Central Asia
China’s One Belt One Road is making great strides economically in Central Asia. Is improved security cooperation next?
Global Forecast (09-19-2016)
Tensions spike in Kashmir, Putin’s United Russia cruises to a big win in parliamentary elections, and the Syria ceasefire deal goes on life support.
Turkey Remade in President Erdogan’s Image
President Erdogan’s long-sought constitutional changes have passed by the narrowest of margins. What comes next for Turkey?
India to Benefit from Iran Nuclear Deal
India’s Modi government is ready to jump on the new economic and geopolitical opportunities afforded by Iran’s historic nuclear deal.
Vietnam’s ASEAN and UN Leadership: Difficult Days Ahead
As Hanoi ascends to its leading role in both ASEAN and the United Nations, it will face a litany of diplomatic and security challenges in the year ahead.
Cambodia and Other Southeast Asian Nations Shouldn’t Be Stuck with Western Trash
It’s time to close the legal loopholes and stop dumping Western trash on developing countries.
A Hit and Run in the West Philippine Sea?
Sparks are flying on social media following China’s sinking of a Philippines fishing boat in contested waters.
Washington Slow to Connect Its Blue Dot Network
If it is ever to rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Blue Dot Network has a lot of catching up to do.
Huawei’s ‘Teachable Moment’ on Public Diplomacy
The Chinese telecom’s public diplomacy blitz in the United States has room for improvement.
Russia-Ukraine Row: NATO’s Eastward Trajectory Is the Real Problem
NATO’s eastward drift has put Kiev in an impossible position.