Archive
2013
Typhoon Haiyan and ASEAN’s Naval Effort
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
The typhoon demonstrates capacity shortfalls in seaborne humanitarian and disaster relief amongst ASEAN navies.
China “Cheats” the PISA Exams
By Angela Erika Kubo
Shanghai may have the smartest students, but the statistics don’t reflect the rest of China.
Maid Wars Continue to Simmer
By Luke Hunt
The murder trial of an Indonesian maid highlights deep-seated concerns over cheap foreign labor.
People's Bank of China Issues a Regulatory Notice on Bitcoin
By Ankit Panda
The PBOC's move on Bitcoin does not bar consumers or private business from using the currency.
Kim Jong-Un Purges His Uncle From Regime Leadership
By Ankit Panda
The purge emblematizes Kim Jong-Un’s continued consolidation of power
India's State Elections Reflect a Mood for Change
By Sanjay Kumar
India's state elections symbolize a broader clamor for change across the country.
Militarization of the Arctic Heats Up, Russia Takes the Lead
By J. Michael Cole
Arctic states have begun rebuilding their military forces and capabilities in order to operate in the region.
With ADIZ, China Emerges As Regional Rule-Maker
By Jin Kai
More ADIZs will follow as China goes further in setting up its own rules in its near abroad.
Apple To Score Huge China Deal
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more on the ADIZ, Biden in Asia, success in Shanghai schools and failures in HIV prevention. Weekly China links.
Reality Check: US Naval Primacy Is Not Guaranteed
By James R. Holmes
If the U.S. Navy wants to continue controlling the seas, it may have to fight.
Forget Japan: China’s ADIZ Threatens Taiwan
By Zachary Keck
The East China Sea ADIZ effectively cuts off US forces in Japan and South Korea from Taiwan.
Failure Won’t Deter US Nation-Building Complex
By Oliver Stuenkel
Jeremi Suri shows that US nation-building is too deeply rooted to be impeded by the Iraq and Afghanistan debacles.