Archive
November 18, 2011
What Makes China "Mahanian"?
The work of Alfred Thayer Mahan offers some useful insights into China. But the PLA will still go its own way.
Zardari's Coup Fears
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is under pressure over an alleged memo meant for Barack Obama.
India is no U.S. Pawn
Some U.S. policy makers simply see ties with India as a way of countering China. It’s a misguided approach.
China's Anti-Access Missile
China’s DF-21D anti-ship missile has received plenty of attention. But could it be made even deadlier?
Obama, Australia and ASEAN
A basing deal with the U.S. military has critics in Australia worried. They should be focusing on Southeast Asia.
James R. Holmes
Flashpoints contributor and U.S. Naval War College analyst James Holmes answers your questions on the U.S. military in the Pacific.
“Killing Fields” Trial Ready to Go
Pol Pot’s surviving lieutenants are about to get their day in court. But will a much-criticized process be able to bring Cambodians the justice they’re searching for?
Reporting on China
Reporting from China has changed a great deal in the past few decades. It gives cause for some optimism.
When Chinese Hack Chinese
With even small Chinese companies adopting cyber espionage as a business strategy, R&D faces a big hurdle.