Archive
2013
What China's Energy Trajectory Says About Climate Change
By Daniel J. Graeber
China's government is noting the effects of global warming. But leaving fossil fuels behind looks tough.
Beijing Takes Cues from the Washington Consensus
By Ryan Rommann
The reforms that have emerged from the recent Third Plenum seem familiar.
Twiplomacy and the Iran Nuclear Deal
By Arafat Kabir
Iran’s diplomatic outreach using Twitter has been unprecedented – and successful.
US-Japan Alliance Sparks Korean Grand Strategy Debate
By Robert E. Kelly
Korea’s issues with Japan are much more deep-seated than U.S. policymakers seem to understand.
A Kentucky Fried Christmas in Japan
By J.T. Quigley
Clever marketing and a bit of cultural naiveté have made KFC the king of Christmas.
Japan to Approve New China-Centric Defense Posture
By Zachary Keck
Tokyo showed reporters drafts of the new National Defense Program Guidelines and National Security Strategy.
US-Philippines Struggle to Reach Troop Basing Deal
By Carl Thayer
While both sides are eager to conclude an agreement, negotiations still face numerous stumbling blocks.
Should India-Japan Ties Worry China?
By Ankit Panda
India-Japan ties will be “conducive” to regional peace and stability — by forming a bulwark against Chinese ambitions.
US Calls for Liu Xiaobo's Release
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. Secretary of State publicly called for Liu Xiaobo's release - for the fifth straight year.
The US and China's Common Interest: Cyber Spying
By Shannon Tiezzi
U.S. and China have very similar ideas on cyberspace — anything goes.
Pakistan Wants to Accelerate Iran Natural Gas Pipeline
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan's foreign ministry announced that Pakistan would double-down on the construction of its pipeline with Iran.
Re-evaluating Local Officials Key to China's Reforms
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is changing the way it evaluates local officials, a sign that it's serious about implementing reforms.