1. Why Japan Should Ignore China’s Okinawa Provocation

    East Asia Politics

    Nationalists are seeking leverage for the Senkaku/Diaoyu dispute. Japan shouldn’t play into their hands.

  2. Can Asia Urbanize Without Starving?

    Central Asia East Asia Economy Environment Society South Asia Southeast Asia

    Demand for food is set to surge within the region. Can productivity growth keep pace?

  3. Bangladesh Building Collapse: A Deficit of Governance

    Economy Politics Society South Asia

    The recent building collapse in Bangladesh shines a light on glaring governance problems plaguing Dhaka.

  4. The New Prize: Asia’s “Fire Ice” Gas Revolution

    Economy Environment Topic Uncategorized

    "The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates there could be up to 100,000 trillion cubic feet of gas hydrates globally."

  5. Breaking Down Australia’s Defense White Paper 2013

    Oceania Region Security Topic Australia

    Australia has set out to define its military strategy -- with China and the U.S. very much in mind. Rory Medcalf from the Lowy Institute gives us his take.

  6. America’s Pivot to Asia: A Report Card

    East Asia Politics Region Security Topic

    The pivot is a smart policy which is more nuanced than most people realize. But its China blind spot could be its undoing.

  7. America and the South China Sea Challenge

    Security Topic

    America must make hard choices and put forth the effort necessary to ensure that the S. China Sea remains peaceful in 2013 and beyond.