Archive
2013
North Korea Executes Leader's Uncle
By Zachary Keck and Ankit Panda
North Korea has announced that Jang Song Thaek was tried on Thursday and executed for plotting to seize power.
Twilight of the Aircraft Carrier?
By James R. Holmes
Past fears that carriers were vulnerable to new technologies weren’t proven right… nor were they proven wrong.
Bangladesh Executes Opposition Leader
By Ankit Panda
The execution of Abdul Quader Mollah could destabilize Bangladeshi politics even further.
Did China Just Legalize Gay Marriage? (Probably Not)
By Shannon Tiezzi
Reports that Jiangsu legalized gay marriage are probably false, but China has still come a long way in LGBT acceptance.
What Jang Song-Thaek's Purge Tells Us About Kim Jong-Un's Ambitions
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong-Un sends a series of powerful messages by purging his uncle, who was seen as a reformist.
China Keeping Close Eye on North Korea
By Shannon Tiezzi
After Jang Song-Thaek's dismissal, China is paying close attention to signs of unrest in North Korea.
New Type of Great Power Relations For China and Japan: A True Lie?
By Jin Kai
Is it possible for China and Japan to repair their relationship?
Galaxy J: Samsung Finally Embraces Metal
By Vlad Andrici
New handset combines the best of the S4 and Note 3, but it may be an Asia exclusive.
India Reinstates 153-Year-Old Law Criminalizing Gay Sex
By J.T. Quigley
Activists shocked by the reversal of a 2009 ruling that deemed the law unconstitutional.
China’s Shadow Currency
By Matthew Lowenstein
Bankers acceptance notes are financing tremendous speculation in China’s provinces. How long can this last?
Report: US Should Seek Greater International Role for Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
A new report from CSIS says the US should help Taiwan get into relevant IGOs, even if it means upsetting the PRC.