Archive
April 2014
China's Foreign Minister Tours Latin America
By Shannon Tiezzi
Wang Yi stopped in Cuba, Venezuela, Argentina, and Brazil to pave the way for Xi Jinping's July visit.
North Korea Conducts Artillery Drill Near South Korean Waters
By Ankit Panda
North Korea conducted a live-fire artillery drill near South Korea's waters.
US, Japan to Boost ASEAN Maritime Security
By Scott Cheney-Peters
Hidden in the U.S.-Japan joint statement was a pledge to help Southeast Asia enhance its maritime surveillance.
Counterterrorism, 'Ethnic Unity' the Focus as Xi Visits Xinjiang
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi's visit to Xinjiang reveals a focus on counterterrorism and continued economic development.
South Korea Grapples With Implications of Ferry Tragedy
By John Power
The disaster has some South Koreans questioning the costs of the country’s impressive economic rise.
China’s Rare Earths Advantage
By Saurav Jha
An adverse WTO ruling will do little to upset the dominance China enjoys in this critical sector.
Obama in Philippines: 'Our Goal Is Not to Contain China'
By Mong Palatino
Washington signs a new defense accord with Manila. But will it do what its Philippine supporters hope?
North Korea Calls S. Korean Leader a ‘Dirty Comfort Woman’
By Zachary Keck
North Korea has stooped to a new low in its ongoing sexist tirades against South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
Assessing UNSCR 1540: Ten Years On
By James R. Holmes
UN Security Council Resolution 1540 just celebrated its 10th birthday. So far, it has a mixed record.
Americans Support the TPP, Trade With Japan
By Zachary Keck
According to a new poll, the majority of Americans support joining the TPP, and even more want more trade with Japan.
US Pacific Command Plans Responses for Unilateral Chinese Coercion
By Ankit Panda
In order to boost its credibility, the US is gearing up to respond in kind to unilateral Chinese provocations in Asia.
Afghanistan Between Two Candidates
By Sanjay Kumar
Afghanistan will head into a run-off vote unless the two candidates can work out a deal.