Archive
April 2014
Oliver Stone Slams China for Glorifying Mao
By Zachary Keck
The controversial director told a Chinese audience that its film industry must grapple with China's history.
Malaysia, Turkey Sign Free Trade Agreement
By Ankit Panda
Malaysia and Turkey signed a Free Trade Agreement that is expected to boost trade to $5 billion by 2018.
Shinzo Abe: China is a 'Vital Economic Partner'
By Ankit Panda
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe acknowledged the economic inseparability of China and Japan.
What's Behind Xi's Anti-Corruption Campaign?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A report from Reuters says Xi is using anti-corruption to promote his allies. That's not Xi's only motivation.
Can China’s New Urbanization Plan Work?
By Adam Tyner
Bringing people to the cities will not be enough. Rural rights also need reform.
Pakistan and the Sunni Gulf
By Umar Farooq
Overtures to Pakistan from the Sunni Gulf appear to be linked to the conflict in Syria.
Manny Pacquiao Looks to Boxing, Political Future
By Samuel Chi
A win in the ring sets the Filipino champion up nicely...once he pays his taxes.
Myanmar’s ‘Black Page’ Media Protest
By Mong Palatino
Local media outlets protest the ongoing detention and harassment of journalists in Myanmar.
China Responds to Taiwan’s Sunflower Movement
By Zachary Keck
Chinese officials have begun rolling out new cross-Strait policies in the wake of the Sunflower Movement.
Chinese Media: Actually, Our Economy Is Doing Just Fine
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's state media fired back at Western speculation the Chinese economy is headed for a fall.
Is an Asian NATO Possible?
By Zachary Keck
A future NATO-like organization in Asia seems more likely than a European NATO seemed at the end of WWII.
The Religious Origins of Western Strategy
By James R. Holmes
The West’s uneasiness with misdirection might be rooted in Christianity.