Archive
2013
China Focuses on Local Government Debt
By James Parker
A key economic conference highlights Beijing’s concerns about the buildup of debt at the local government level.
East Timor-Australia Spying Scandal
By Mong Palatino
Australian spying row spreads as Timorese leaders file a petition at The Hague.
Indonesian Cave Gives Researchers a Glimpse of Tsunami History
By J.T. Quigley
A combination of sediments and bat droppings reveal the frequency of big waves.
Death Dealing Company Attracts Investor Interest
By James Parker
Investors flock to an IPO by a Shanghai company specializing in the burgeoning death care market.
Telltale Games Announces Game of Thrones, Tales from the Borderlands
By Vlad Andrici
Two upcoming releases – one based on a smash-hit book and TV series – should keep gamers happy in 2014.
Jang Song Taek’s Execution: An Ominous Omen?
By Nah Liang Tuang
The execution of the second most powerful man in Pyongyang, could portend further instability on the Korean peninsula.
Riot Reveals Cracks in Singapore Society
By Kirsten Han
Singapore’s normally ordered society has been shaken by the rioting last weekend.
South Korea Considers Bill to Combat Online Gaming
By Angela Erika Kubo
The law could put South Korea’s vibrant gaming culture at risk.
USS Cowpens and China’s First-Mover Advantage
By James R. Holmes
The main threat to maritime Asia today is not miscalculation. It’s Beijing’s carefully calculated policies.
The Devastating Effects of Nuclear War in South Asia
By Ankit Panda
A few security and defense links to kick off the weekend.
The Method in North Korea’s Madness
By Zachary Keck
The manner in which Jang Song-Thaek was purged is almost unprecedented, underscoring Kim Jong-Un’s acute insecurity.