Archive
April 2014
Pakistani Journalist Accuses Spy Agency of Assassination Attempt
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Mumbai votes, Afghanistan's election results come in, and India makes it easier for Chinese citizens to visit.
Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe Visits Beijing
By Shannon Tiezzi
Masuzoe's visit to Beijing shows China is willing to interact with Japan -- but only on its terms.
CSTO Looks Away From NATO and Toward SCO
By Ankit Panda
The Russia-led military alliance has given up all pretenses of cooperation with NATO and will look toward the SCO.
Japanese Shipping Firm Pays WW2-Era Debt
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, an inside look at China's "black jails" and a difference of opinion on the U.S. role in Asia. Friday China links.
Will China's New Environmental Protection Law Make a Difference?
By Tyler Roney
China's new environmental protection law looks good on paper, but will it be put into practice?
Courting Asia: China’s Maritime Silk Route vs America’s Pivot
By Yukon Huang
Could the revitalization of an ancient trade route help ameliorate territorial disputes?
Bhutan’s Human Rights Record Defies ‘Happiness’ Claim
By Vishal Arora
The UNHRC is looking at Bhutan’s record on human rights. It is less than stellar.
Why Obama Should Meet Anwar Ibrahim in Malaysia
By Robert Cushing
Meeting the popular opposition leader would be consistent with US democratic ideals.
Guns, Courts and Dirty Politics Puts Thailand Back on Edge
By Luke Hunt
The killing of an activist adds to tensions in a country that some believe is sliding towards civil war.
The Crisis of Confidence in US Hegemony
By Chen Jimin
New constraints on US power create their own risks for the international community.
Everest Tragedy Highlights Plight of Sherpas
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Following the deadly avalanche, Sherpa porters and guides have understandably had enough.
Taiwan to Simulate Chinese Aircraft Carrier Assault
By Zachary Keck
Taiwan's annual computer-aided war games will simulate a PLA assault led by its carrier, the Liaoning.