January 2013

Beijing is expanding efforts to enhance its soft power. Events at home illustrate why such moves are headed for trouble.

Presidents Obama and Karzai are both likely to endorse a lean American presence when they meet next week.

Even as they cut their imports, China, India, S. Korea, and Japan account for nearly all of Iran’s oil sales.

While India’s politicians offer solutions, the roots of the problem lie deeper than legislation alone can address.

While many made note of a recent speech by N. Korea’s leader, it maybe what Pyongyang wants to hear from S. Korea that might be of real interest.

Military exercises between various powers in the Asia-Pacific has clear — but limited — benefits.

Michael Palmer’s resignation raises questions concerning governance and politics in Singapore.

With heightened tensions between the major players of East Asia, UAV development and purchases could offer nations in the region increased military capabilities.

The beginning of the year has been greeted with a degree of optimism. Will lingering issues dampen spirits?

That the U.S. may have inadvertently helped convince the leaders of Argentina and Iraq to pursue war…

2013 promises to be a decisive year for Southeast Asia. Will ASEAN unite? Will reforms in Myanmar continue?

“The commons must remain the commons, lest the system of liberal trade and commerce collapse…”