Archive
June 2014
History Lessons for China and Japan
By Paula Harrell
Both countries have shown the ability to accommodate and cooperate in the past. Can they do so again?
China’s Growing Hegemonic Bent
By Zachary Keck
More and more, China is engaging in the same kind of hegemonic actions it has always denounced in others.
Iraq’s Ripple Effect on Asia
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck discuss ISIL's advances in Iraq and the implications for Asia and the world.
Demographic Shifts and South Korea’s Conscript Shootings
By Yong Kwon
South Korea’s population decline is the unspoken factor behind conscript shootings in the military.
Manila Gives Thumbs-Up to Japan's Defense Reforms
By Shannon Tiezzi
Philippine President Benigno Aquino visited Japan Tuesday, another signal of closer ties between the two countries.
Indian Foreign Minister Visits Bangladesh
By Ankit Panda
India's external affairs minister is on a three-day visit to Bangladesh.
Asia's Most Fragile States Are in South Asia
By Ankit Panda
The Fund for Peace's 2014 Fragile States Index (FSI) scores South Asian states poorly on state stability.
The Economics of India’s Railways
By Ram Mashru
A fare hike for India's railways may represent a step in the right direction for India, but more must be done.
Chinese Involvement in Global Jihad
By Shannon Tiezzi
Interactions between Uyghur militant groups and other terrorist networks pose a growing concern for China.
Is Abe Trading Economic Reform for Collective Self-Defense?
By Clint Richards
The announcement of Abe’s ‘third arrow’ suggests he is more serious about defense than economic reform.
Matchup: Amazon Fire Phone vs. Samsung Galaxy S5
By Vlad Andrici
Amazon’s new offering is a worthy rival to Samsung’s popular smartphone.
Time for Taiwan to Rethink Its Diplomacy
By Joel Atkinson
Taiwan needs to decide on a plan for its remaining diplomatic allies before it is too late.