Archive
2013
Japanese Optimistic on Putin’s Intentions to Develop Siberia
By John C.K. Daly
Japan’s business community responds positively to new initiatives designed to develop Russia’s Far East.
Elections No Fix for Thailand’s Political Problems
By Tim LaRocco
The fissures from the Shinawatra era run deep, and won’t be bridged any time soon.
India and China Are Not Destined to Clash
By Oliver Stuenkel
In Samudra Manthan, C. Raja Mohan predicts that Sino-Indo rivalry will extend to the maritime domain. That's questionable.
Yes, Edward Snowden Is a Traitor
By Zachary Keck
Despite the events of this week, it is beyond dispute that Snowden is guilty of treason.
Strategic Bombers: MVP of the Nuclear Triad
By Lt Col Thomas C. Kirkham, USAF
Calls for the retirement of America’s nuclear-capable bombers make little strategic sense.
India and China Lead Global Rankings on Materialism, Economic Optimism
By Ankit Panda
Indian and Chinese consumers lead world rankings when it comes to materialism and economic optimism.
Queer Pakistan Under Attack
By Kiran Nazish
Pakistan's Telecommunications Authority banned a popular LGBT website, raising public health concerns.
Pakistan's Longest-Serving Strategic Nuclear Weapons Head Retires
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan's long-term Strategic Plans Division head retired, raising questions about the future of the program.
The Latest Threat to China-US Relations: GMOs
By Shannon Tiezzi
Growing popular suspicion in China towards genetically modified crops could spell trouble for U.S.-China relations.
China's Official Response To Jang Song-Thaek's Execution: An Analysis
By Mu Chunshan
The short statement by China's MFA on the situation in North Korea is actually quite revealing.
2013 ‘Year of Disappointment’ For China’s Environment
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, the logic behind Baucus as Ambassador to China, the JCCT meets, and Bolivia's president is in China. Friday links.
Yes, America Does Have a “China Strategy”
By Harry Kazianis
It's not that the U.S. lacks a China strategy, it's just that few understand or like the plan.