Archive
June 2014
On the Sidelines: Latin America's Pacific Security Interests
By Robert Farley
What’s happening on the other side of the Pacific?
World Cup Scores Big in China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite an awkward time difference and the absence of a Chinese team, the World Cup is drawing a huge audience in China.
No, the US-Japan Security Treaty Isn’t One-Sided
By Stephen Stapczynski
The treaty gives the US benefits within the Asia-Pacific region that far outweigh the costs.
China-Philippines Duel Over a South China Sea Code of Conduct
By Clint Richards
Both countries are developing their South China Sea strategies, neither of which has much to do with ASEAN.
Asian Grip on Women’s Golf Slips
By Samuel Chi
After an impressive period of dominance, Asian players have had to give way to Americans of late.
4 Takeaways From China’s World Peace Forum
By Frauke Heidemann, Patrick Renz & Vasilis Trigkas
The four major takeaways from a recent Track 1.5 diplomatic forum hosted by Tsinghua University.
Is the Thai Junta Targeting Cambodian Migrants?
By Steve Finch
The military could be cracking down on illegal migrants as part of a wider program.
Can India Avoid Iraq’s Sectarian Conflict?
By Zachary Keck
Around 25,000 Indian Shias have volunteered to travel to Iraq to defend the Shia government in Baghdad.
China is Participating in RIMPAC 2014 — So What?
By Ankit Panda
China is sending ships to RIMPAC 2014. Is that really a big deal?
Reflecting on China's Five Principles, 60 Years Later
By Ankit Panda
Sixty years later, what are China's "five principles" worth?
Interview: Evan Osnos
By Justin McDonnell
Author and journalist Evan Osnos on the new China generation, the Chinese dream, Xi Jinping and reform.
Switzerland's Role in India’s Fight Against Tax Evasion
By Ram Mashru
Narendra Modi's government is fighting tax evasion in India with the cooperation of Swiss officials.