Archive
April 2014
Chris Martin Works Magic with Ziyi Zhang
By Han Zhang
British alternative rock band meets ambitious Chinese beauty.
Afghan Stability: New Equations
By SK Chatterji
With the NATO drawdown, Afghanistan’s neighbors will have a growing role to play in the country’s stability.
Bangsamoro Peace Deal for Mindanao: Where’s the Peace?
By Paula Defensor Knack
Hailed as a historic agreement, the latest deal with the MILF has some serious problems.
Asia Leads World in Religious Diversity
By Zachary Keck
According to a new Pew poll, the Asia-Pacific has the highest level of religious diversity in the world.
As China Turns Toward Middle East, China and Israel Seek Closer Ties
By Shannon Tiezzi
Israeli President Shimon Peres is visiting China, the latest sign of growing Chinese-Israeli ties.
Is India About to Abandon Its No-First Use Nuclear Doctrine?
By Zachary Keck
The BJP election manifesto suggests that India may soon adopt a more aggressive stance on nuclear weapons.
Afghanistan Votes Against the Taliban
By Sanjay Kumar
Afghanistan's election results aren't out yet but we know who certainly lost the election: the Taliban.
Northeast India Shows High Voter Turnout
By Ankit Panda
Indian elections, human rights in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh's poor economic outlook and more. South Asia links.
US, China Play the Blame Game
By Shannon Tiezzi
Hagel's first official visit to China devolved into a verbal game of "hot potato" with his counterpart.
Mongolia: Activist and Ambitious
By Ankit Panda
In the past year, Mongolia has experienced a vast proliferation of diplomatic contact with its region and the world.
Why Taiwan’s Sunflower Movement Will Fail
By Dingding Chen
The Sunflower Movement might actually speed up unification.
China Attempts Military Transparency… And Fails
By Harry Kazianis
If the PLA wants to be transparent, giving Chuck Hagel a tour of its symbolic aircraft carrier won't cut it.