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2015

An Identity Crisis for South Korea's Opposition

An Identity Crisis for South Korea's Opposition

By Steven Denney
A high-profile defection highlights the way personal politics stifle Korean democracy.

The Comfort Women Agreement: A Win for Traditional Diplomacy

The Comfort Women Agreement: A Win for Traditional Diplomacy

By Yukari Easton
The resolution achieved by South Korea and Japan was a good day for diplomacy.
The Sikkim Anniversary

The Sikkim Anniversary

By Ivan Lidarev
Forty years after joining India, Sikkim continues to trouble Sino-Indian relations.

Tajikistan’s Islamic Disunity on Display at Islamic Unity Conference

Tajikistan’s Islamic Disunity on Display at Islamic Unity Conference

By Catherine Putz
Bet the between-session chatter was awkward.

Top North Korean Official Dies in Car Crash

Top North Korean Official Dies in Car Crash

By Shannon Tiezzi
The death of Kim Yang-gon will affect Pyongyang's relations with its neighbors, China and South Korea.

7 Events of Geopolitical Consequence to Anticipate in Asia in Early 2016

7 Events of Geopolitical Consequence to Anticipate in Asia in Early 2016

By Ankit Panda
2016 will kick off with a bang. Here's what you need to keep an eye on early in the new year.

Between Bullying and Flattery: A Theory on Chinese Politics

Between Bullying and Flattery: A Theory on Chinese Politics

By Zheng Wang
Whether bullying or flattering the top leader, China's bureaucracy always has its own interests at heart.
Philippines to (Finally) Join China's Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Philippines to (Finally) Join China's Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

By Shannon Tiezzi
After months of debate, Manila will become the last founding member of the AIIB.

A Year of 'Elections' in Central Asia

A Year of 'Elections' in Central Asia

By Catherine Putz
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

CPEC: A Bad Deal for the Baloch People?

CPEC: A Bad Deal for the Baloch People?

By Shah Meer Baloch
The people of Balochistan are suspicious of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

China's Nuclear Power Debate

China's Nuclear Power Debate

By Zhang Chun
Is nuclear power the answer to China's clean energy quest?

Colombo’s Military Build-Up: A Strategy of Deterrence

By Ana Pararajasingham
What might explain the recent increase in defense spending?

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