Archive
April 2015
With AIIB, US Shot Itself in the Foot on Indian Infrastructure
By Raymond E. Vickery, Jr and Michael Kugelman
The United States' reaction to China's AIIB will be a setback for its cooperation with India. It's not too late to fix this.
Shinzo Abe’s Ill-Timed Speech
By Edward Jackfert
Addressing the U.S. Congress on Hirohito’s birthday is an insult to Pacific War veterans.
How China Uses its Cyber Power for Internal Security
By Greg Austin
This is the first in a series of 5 articles discussing IT as a means to solidify Communist Party rule in the country.
Remembering the Indians of Gallipoli
By Ankit Panda
Plus, U.S.-Japan defense guidelines, North Korea's nuclear program, and the best kept secret of defense analysis.
In Nepal Earthquake's Aftermath, India and China Respond
By Ankit Panda
Both India and China have reacted swiftly to Nepal's calls for assistance after an 8.1 magnitude earthquake on Saturday.
Nepal Quake: Governance Matters
By Alyssa Ayres
"A major part of Nepal’s vulnerability to earthquake disaster lies in poor infrastructure governance."
Nepal Hit By Powerful 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake, Death Toll Approaches 900
By Stephen Groves
On Saturday, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, doing considerable damage and claiming hundreds of lives.
Philippines and Vietnam Rapidly Building Strategic Partnership
By Joshua Kurlantzick
A strategic partnership will be formalized in the coming weeks, according to local media.
The Anti-Corruption Drive and Risk of Policy Paralysis in China
By Yanzhong Huang
Could the anti-corruption drive be encouraging government inaction?
Geography and World Power at 100
By Francis P. Sempa
An important work of geopolitics was written 100 years ago.
Working With General Abdul Rashid Dostum
By Sultan Faizy
The first vice president of Afghanistan is emerging as a major political figure, according to his media advisor.
The One Thing Geeky Defense Analysts Never Talk About
By Franz-Stefan Gady
As George Orwell said, 'To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle.'