Asian Democracies and Thailand’s Military Takeover
The military coup in Thailand has presented Asian democracies with a test case for their commitment to upholding democratic norms in the region.
Perception and Misperception in American and Chinese Views of the Other
The underlying beliefs that people in the United States and China hold toward each other in the security realm are likely to influence, directly or indirectly, each side’s foreign policy with regard to the bilateral relationship.
ISIS in Afghanistan: A Growing Threat to Pakistan?
Synopsis
The ISIS chapter in Afghanistan has emerged as an imminent threat to the region, specifically after it gained control of areas in the Nangarhar province. The province’s critical location along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and the group’s readiness to feed demand for narcotics trade grant it strength.