What’s wrong with development in Pakistan?
Pakistan doesn’t suffer from a lack of development, but from flaws in the model of its pursuit. The key implicit assumption in the mainstream development theory is that…
Recapping Thailand’s crazy election
Pro-military party exceeds expectation as Democrats struggle. Thailand’s election is almost over with 90 percent reporting and surprises abound as the pro-military Palang…
What are the likely and unlikely scenarios after Thailand’s election?
We look at several likely and unlikely scenarios that could take place after today’s election. Thailand goes to vote for the first time since the military took power in May…
No sign of concrete policies for conflict in Thailand’s restive south
Parties offer few if any answers for a 15-year-old deadly insurgency that successive govts have failed to quell. Peace and conflict have never been significant parts of any…
Japan to develop long-range standoff missile
Japan is planning on developing long range anti-ship missiles for self defense purposes. The Defense Ministry has made a policy decision to develop the nation’s first…
Bumpy path ahead for denuclearization
US, DPRK made no concessions during latest Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi. A second summit between the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, concluded…
India-Pakistan escalation gives edge to Modi in re-election bid
We take a look at the factors that will influence the upcoming Indian elections. The adage that no Indian election is fought solely on economic issues has hit home with a…
Sino-US clash ‘won’t get you anywhere’
Op Ed in China Daily talks about possible economic ramification of US – Chinese confrontation. A confrontational China-US relationship does not benefit anyone because the…
Where is North Korea’s covert uranium enrichment site?
The hidden sites are part of the reason the latest Trump – Kim summit failed. Speculation is running rampant as to the locations of the additional weapons-grade…
China lowers growth target to slowest pace in nearly three decades
Trade wars and need to increase consumer base seen as reasons for lagging growth. China will aim for a lower growth target of between 6 to 6.5 per cent this year as the economy…