South and Central Asia
Trump’s new Afghanistan strategy faces first test
With recent bloody attacks showing the Taliban seemingly stronger than ever in Afghanistan, will Trump succeed where Obama failed?
The Week Ahead
Japan prepares for snap election amid heightened tensions with North Korea. Catalan parliament declares independence. Major exporters balk at Brexit WTO arrangements. International Contact Group discusses Afghan peace process in Russia. All
A stellar power in the making? The role of India in the global space economy
This year has been a milestone for India in terms of increasing its competitiveness in the growing global space industry.
Kaladan woes reflect frustrated Indian vision for Myanmar and Southeast Asia
India’s ambitions to establish a foothold in Myanmar and strengthen ties with Southeast Asia risk being jeopardised by the ongoing Kaladan project.
Indonesian and Malaysian palm oil at a crossroads
Europe’s war against palm oil and overall western pressure risks pushing Indonesia and Malaysia closer to less regulated markets.
Special Report: Property rights, corruption and infrastructure in Russia and Kazakhstan
Ownerless assets – roads in particular – are a prism through which development problems in Russia and Kazakhstan, and the attendant risks, become evident.
The Cambodia 2018 election: Issues and implications
With the general election less than one year away, Cambodia is set for a rocky twelve months, defined by intense politicking and political unrest.
Under the Radar: Doklam standoff highlights India and China’s ‘Great Game’ over Bhutan
There is far more at stake than 34 square kilometers of desolate, windswept rocks. Doklam shows that old habits die hard, and Bhutan is stuck in the middle.
Sikkim and the Silk Road: Is China making a move on India?
The Belt and Road initiative continues to cause tension between India and China, as China builds closer ties with India’s neighbours on all sides.
Resurgent violence in Rakhine state demands intelligent security response
A spate of recent incidents signals a deteriorating security situation in Rakhine state and is evidence of a more organised and transnational threat.
