China paves way for Xi’s extended rule
China’s Communist Party has proposed scrapping its two-term limit on the presidency paving way for Xi Jinping to continue his rule. The Communist Party of China’s…
Iran-India: A history of culture and cooperation
The leasing of the Chabahar deepwater port from Iran to India is the latest in a millennia-long history of cooperation between the two countries. India and Iran inked nine major…
America first has Asia looking inwards
Donald Trump’s America first policy may protect US interests but it has the added effect of increasing Asian dialogue and promoting Chinese prestige. Donald Trump is not the…
Foxconn’s proposed IPO a reflection of China’s economy
Industrial manufacturer Foxconn’s possible listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange has investors interested and signal the changing nature of China’s economic reform.…
A tale of two Olympics
The winter Olympics is due to begin in PyeongChang, South Korea on Friday amid fanfare and controversy. Once again, the two Koreas will march under a unified flag signaling…
Is press freedom under threat in Asia?
In a year noted for excellent journalism, 2017 also saw remarkable attacks on the media – oftentimes from those holding the highest office. From the arrests and murder of…
The Belt and Road Initiative: China’s Grand Project
China’s Belt and Road Initiative is a unique opportunity to connect continents through infrastructure, cultural and technological exchange. China’s Belt and Road…
Can Rahul Gandhi breathe new life into India’s Congress Party?
Once the most ridiculed political leader in India, Rahul Gandhi – the-47-year-old scion of the Gandhi dynasty – is fast becoming a force to contend with. Gandhi was elected…