Archive
2014
Southeast Asia: 10 Trends to Watch in 2015
By Prashanth Parameswaran
From Myanmar’s election to ASEAN community-building, 2015 will be an exciting year
Three Steps to Dealing With the ‘New’ China
By Zheng Wang
How the U.S. (and the world) can best react to China's new activist foreign policy moves.
South Korea’s New Labor Plan Looks to TV Drama
By Steven Denney
In trying to assist temporary workers, the government draws some inspiration from a popular TV character.
The Australian Government’s Shortsighted View of Foreign Aid
By Michael Sheldrick and Akram Azimi
Another round of cuts suggest Canberra is failing to see the long-term benefits of foreign aid.
The Philippine Navy’s Submarine Quest
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
How realistic are plans for the Philippines to acquire submarines?
Southeast Asia’s Top Stories in 2014
By Mong Palatino
A look back at the region’s biggest stories over the past 12 months.
Vietnam a Growing Threat to Taiwan’s South China Sea Claims: Report
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Taiwan weighs Vietnam’s threat to its military outpost in Itu Aba
Australia Votes 'No' On Palestinian Draft Resolution at UNSC
By Ankit Panda
Australia joined the United States in voting "no" on a UN Security Council draft resolution on Palestine.
Nursultan Nazarbayev’s TV Tour
By Paolo Sorbello
Kazakhstan’s president has been a fixture on television in recent weeks. What message is he sending?
The Japanese Election and the Farm Vote
By Aurelia George Mulgan
The Trans-Pacific Partnership made the recent election a troubling one for Japanese farmers.
3 Biggest Misconceptions About India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Despite its huge size and population, there are several common misconceptions about India.
2015: Afghanistan's Make-or-Break Year
By Ankit Panda
Major security, political, and economic challenges await Afghanistan in 2015.
The Top 5 Achievements of Chinese Diplomacy in 2014
By Dingding Chen
Despite some challenges, 2014 was a very good year for China’s diplomacy; 2015 will be more or less the same.
Brunei Explains Its Christmas Celebration Ban
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new government pronouncement raises worries of creeping religious restrictions in the country.
How the Cultural Revolution Haunts China's Leaders
By Kerry Brown
Growing up during the Cultural Revolution had a lasting impact on Xi Jinping and his generation of elites.
The Geopolitical Vision of Alfred Thayer Mahan
By Francis P. Sempa
One hundred years later, the insights of the American strategist continue to have extraordinary relevance today.
India: Indian Ocean First Responder?
By Ankit Panda
India's response to the Maldivian plea for assistance over a water crisis shouldn't be overlooked.
HIV Tragedy Tops 200 in Cambodia
By Luke Hunt
One unlicensed doctor appears to have caused a major outbreak of the virus.
Taiwan's New Stealth Corvettes: Just What the Doctor Ordered?
By James R. Holmes
Taiwan's got a new tool in its sea-denial toolkit.
Japan’s Growing Anti-Korea Sentiment
By Tae-jun Kang
A recent survey underscores the growing distance between the two neighbors.
Is Indonesia Really The World’s Most Tolerant Muslim Country?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s vice president claims it is. The evidence suggests otherwise.
The BJP's Assembly Election Victories Are Misleading
By Sanjay Kumar
Don't be fooled by the Bharatiya Janata Party's recent showing in State Assembly elections.
US, South Korea, Japan Start Sharing Intelligence on North Korea
By Ankit Panda
The United States will serve as an intermediary for intelligence sharing between Japan and South Korea on North Korea.
Testing the 'Modi Doctrine': Russia and India in 2015
By Ankit Panda
Don't hold your breath for a major shift in India-Russia relations in 2015.
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