1. 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."

  2. Northeast Asia’s Free Trade Dream

    East Asia Economy Region Security Topic

    Japan, South Korea and China are slowly working towards a free trade agreement. Will old disagreements kill a possible deal?

  3. Burma: A Fragile Peace

    Politics Region Southeast Asia Topic Burma

    The feting of Burmese President Thein Sein in Europe and elsewhere is premature. Much work remains for Burma to achieve a true peace.

  4. Women Warriors Break Down Barriers Across Asia

    Security Society Topic

    The gradual dismantling of norms and gender stereotypes in Asian militaries can have a positive impact on other areas of society.

  5. History Lesson: The Battle of Java Sea

    Region Security

    On the heels of Pearl Harbor, Allied forces were handed a crushing defeat by the Japanese. The battle has lessons for today's military planners.

  6. The Interview: New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key

    Oceania Politics Region Security Topic New Zealand

    "For the first time in New Zealand’s history, the engine of world economic activity has shifted to our geographic region, the Asia-Pacific."

  7. A False Hope? Indonesia’s Economic Miracle

    Economy Topic Indonesia

    Indonesia has made a remarkable economic comeback. Yet, its amazing growth is neither sustainable nor inclusive.