Archive
March 2015
Chinese Nationals Evacuate Yemen on PLA Navy Frigate
By Shannon Tiezzi
Amid increasing violence, China pulls over 500 citizens out of Yemen.
China and Russia: Two Approaches to Integration
By Marcin Kaczmarski
The Eurasian Economic Union and the New Silk Road represent two very different approaches in Central Asia.
Lee Kuan Yew’s Singapore as a Model for Kazakhstan
By Casey Michel
Singapore’s recently deceased leader had a fan in Central Asia.
Where Is China's Silk Road Actually Going?
By Shannon Tiezzi
At the Boao Forum, China provided the clearest overview yet of its ambitious Silk Road plans.
China Cracks Down on Foreign Business Tax Breaks
By Sara Hsu
As growth slows, the government toughens its stance on the tax practices of foreign businesses.
After the Izumo, What's Next for Japan's Navy?
By Robert Farley
Japan has its largest post-war helicopter carrier -- how will it use it?
The End of CCP Rule and the Collapse of China
By Bo Zhiyue
Is the CCP on the verge of collapse? Or is its 'dynasty' just getting started?
India and the Culture of Innovation
By Asit K. Biswas and Kris Hartley
It has potential, but India won’t see innovation gains without cultural and institutional change.
How Will Pakistan Respond to the Crisis in Yemen?
By Ankit Panda
As Arab states head to war in Yemen, Pakistan weighs its options.
Japan's Argument for Collective Self-Defense
By Mina Pollmann
LDP official Masahiko Komura makes the case for collective self-defense after meeting with US Defense Secretary Carter.
Arresting Corruption in China
By Yukon Huang
Why China's form of corruption is so unique -- and how to address the problem.
A Glimpse of Afghanistan's Future -- On the Ski Slopes
By Sanjay Kumar
In Afghanistan’s historic Bamiyan province, a skiing competition is showing off the country’s changing demography.