Asia Program
Publications
Going Global: Chinese Oil and Mining Companies and the Governance of Resource Wealth
Senior Scholar Jill Shankleman conducted a six-month research project to examine the impact of China's oil and mining companies' overseas expansion on the governance of resource wealth.
Running on Empty: Pakistan's Water Crisis
In a nation facing many challenges, Pakistan’s crisis of water resources stands out. This publication, edited by Asia Program associate Michael Kugelman and director Robert M. Hathaway, examines the rural and urban manifestations of Pakistan’s water problems, and offers recommendations to alleviate the country’s widespread water stress.
Looking Forward: U.S.-Japan Economic Partnership in the Post-Lehman World
A report on a December 2010 conference in Tokyo organized by the Asia Program and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) convening experts from Japan and the United States to discuss the implications of the 2008 global financial crisis.
Afghanistan and Pakistan: Conflict, Extremism, and Resistance to Modernity
This timely study surveys the conflict in Afghanistan from Pakistan's point of view and analyzes the roots of Pakistan's ambiguous policy—supporting the United States on one hand and showing empathy for the Afghan Taliban on the other.
So Much Aid, So Little Development: Stories from Pakistan
Pakistan has received more than $20 billion in external development assistance but has made little evident improvement in its social indicators. So Much Aid, So Little Development offers a fresh explanation for this outcome.
The Caged Phoenix: Can India Fly?
Dipankar Gupta, one of India's foremost thinkers on social and economic issues, takes a critical—and controversial—look at the limits of the Indian success story in The Caged Phoenix.
China and the Persian Gulf
This new book, edited by program associate Bryce Wakefield and program assistant Susan L. Levenstein, examines China’s role in the Persian Gulf, evolving views on China from within the Gulf, and what China’s presence means for the United States.
Reaping the Dividend: Overcoming Pakistan's Demographic Challenges
Pakistan's population is young, fast-growing, and rapidly urbanizing. This new book, edited by program associate Michael Kugelman and program director Robert M. Hathaway, examines how the country can harness the promise of a population often viewed as a hindrance to prosperity and threat to stability. Send an email to asia@wilsoncenter.org for a free copy or click on the attachment for a free PDF version.
Hunger Pains: Pakistan's Food Insecurity
Seventy-seven million Pakistanis are going hungry, and 45 million are malnourished. Weather, resource shortages, and conflict all intensify Pakistan's food insecurity. This new publication examines Pakistan's food woes from a variety of angles. Edited by Michael Kugelman and Robert M. Hathaway. Send an email to asia@wilsoncenter.org for a free copy or click on the attachment for a free PDF version.
India's Contemporary Security Challenges
Lurking beneath India's many success stories are a range of internal and external security challenges. This new , edited by program associate Michael Kugelman, examines the Maoist insurgency, India's strategic environment, naval modernization, relations with China and Pakistan, and the U.S.-India relationship. Send an email to asia@wilsoncenter.org for a free copy or click on the attachment for a free PDF version.
