1. Deleterious Neglect: Will the U.S. Navy Surrender Maritime Asia?

    East Asia Politics Security

    Unchallenged for decades, and facing budget cuts, the U.S. Navy risks losing its capability to challenge the PLA in its near seas.

  2. Can Ecotourism Save Indonesia’s Disappearing Forests?

    Environment Southeast Asia

    Indonesia’s forests are being destroyed. Ecotourism may offer one way to protect them.

  3. 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.

  4. China’s Urban Dream Denied

    East Asia Economy Region Society Topic China

    More than half of China’s massive population live in cities. With hundreds of millions more coming in the next 15-20 years, will they have a place to live?

  5. 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."

  6. Pentagon Report Reveals Chinese Military Developments

    East Asia Region Security Topic China

    Last year's annual report on Chinese military developments was widely criticized. What does the 2013 version offer?

  7. 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.