Archive
April 2014
How Chinese Think About Terrorism
By Dingding Chen and Ding Xuejie
A survey of Chinese attitudes in the wake of the March attack on Kunming.
India: Dehorning the Rhino
By Nava Thakuria
A proposed initiative aimed at saving a vulnerable animal angers conservationists.
Mongolia’s Chance for a Prosperous Future
By Sebastian Paust
Despite development obstacles, Mongolia could boost its economy through careful regional integration.
A Tale of Two Diseases: Tuberculosis Control and Malaria Eradication in China
By Yanzhong Huang
Investments in fighting the two diseases have produced two starkly different outcomes.
US Navy’s LCS Is Unfit for the Asia-Pacific
By Zachary Keck
A new Congressional report says the Littoral Combat Ship is not suited for operations in the 7th Fleet.
Can Obama Save the Asia Pivot?
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
Our U.S. Editors discuss President Obama’s upcoming trip to Asia and potentially stabilizing developments in Asia.
How to Fight Online Rumors: Restore Chinese Media's Credibility
By Yang Hengjun
If China's official media had popular credibility, Internet rumors wouldn't be a problem.
To Buy or Not to Buy? A Dilemma for Taiwan’s Navy
By J. Michael Cole
Taiwan's Navy is considering the purchase of Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates. Does it really need them?
Japan to Station Troops on Yonaguni, Near Disputed Islands
By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan will station 100 troops and radar on its westernmost island, located 108 kilometers east of Taiwan.
Philippines Looking to Procure US Hamilton-class Warship
By Ankit Panda
Also, Thailand may build an additional littoral patrol ship, a U.S. general angers China, and the PLA looks to space.
China Threatens Taiwan’s Reputation
By Michal Thim
It is China's unification agenda that threatens Taiwan's international reputation, not the Sunflower Movement.
India’s Worsening Water Crisis
By Ram Mashru
114 million Indians will soon face desperate domestic, agricultural and industrial shortages borne of a water crisis.