Archive

June 2014

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Australia and the Asian Arms Race

Australia and the Asian Arms Race

By Jarni Blakkarly
Australia is rapidly boosting its weapons imports…and is aiming to increase its exports.
US Reduces Security Assistance to Asia

US Reduces Security Assistance to Asia

By Zachary Keck
The Obama administration is quietly reducing security assistance to Asia, even as it pledges to increase it.

4 Signs Japan-South Korea Ties Aren’t Improving

4 Signs Japan-South Korea Ties Aren’t Improving

By Yong Kwon
South Korea’s next ambassador to Japan will have a difficult job.

Is Overseas Study Helping US-China Relations?

Is Overseas Study Helping US-China Relations?

By Anthony Chang
China and the U.S. are learning more about each other than ever, but is it enough?

Asia Exposed to Oil Shock

Asia Exposed to Oil Shock

By Anthony Fensom
The crisis in Iraq could have significant repercussions for Asia’s economies.
Japan and South Korea Leave Money on the Table

Japan and South Korea Leave Money on the Table

By Clint Richards
Their history of territorial and wartime disputes continues to prevent wider cooperation on shared goals in the region.

Cambodian Exodus Signals Tough Times with Thai Junta

Cambodian Exodus Signals Tough Times with Thai Junta

By Luke Hunt
The Thai military is having difficulty proving this coup is any different from previous incarnations.
US-Philippines to Hold South China Sea Naval Drill

US-Philippines to Hold South China Sea Naval Drill

By Zachary Keck
Later this month, the U.S. and Philippine Navies and Marines will hold a joint drill near the Scarborough Shoal.

America’s Air-Sea Battle Plan in Korea

America’s Air-Sea Battle Plan in Korea

By Zachary Keck
The U.S. military will adopt ASB as its new warfighting plan in Korea, according to a U.S. military official.

North Korea Downsizes Political Prisoners

North Korea Downsizes Political Prisoners

By Tae-jun Kang
A new report suggests that the number of political prisoners in North Korea has declined since 2009.

China Moves Second Oil Rig Into Vietnam's Exclusive Economic Zone

China Moves Second Oil Rig Into Vietnam's Exclusive Economic Zone

By Ankit Panda
China's Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) announced that a second oil rig will set up off Vietnam's coast.
Chinese Media: In Vietnam, Yang Calls 'Prodigal Son' to Return Home

Chinese Media: In Vietnam, Yang Calls 'Prodigal Son' to Return Home

By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese media portrayed Yang Jiechi's trip to Vietnam as a diplomatic and moral victory for China.

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