Archive
June 2014
CARAT 2014: Advancing the US-Malaysia Partnership
By Justin Goldman
A bilateral exercise highlights the growing cooperation between the US and Malaysian militaries.
Reflections on a Post-Coup Thailand
By Enze Han
With Thailand’s army settling into power, a future without military intervention is difficult to imagine.
Religious Extremists Target Myanmar Film Festival
By Mong Palatino
Organizers withdraw a documentary about a friendship between a Buddhist and a Muslim following threats.
Time to Actively Deter North Korea
By Patrick M. Cronin
“It’s time to make North Korea have to worry more about deterring us rather than the other way around.”
Abe’s Collective Self-Defense Cabinet Approval Imminent
By Clint Richards
A new government draft has garnered coalition support, and could be approved as early as next week.
Iraq Crisis: The Economic and Geopolitical Challenges for India
By Manish Vaid & Tridivesh Singh Maini
India is seeking to minimize its exposure to Iraq while improving its economic situation at home.
China’s Changing State-Owned Enterprise Landscape
By Sara Hsu
To maintain economic growth, SOE reform will need to be meaningful.
The Pitfalls to China’s Mideast Policy
By Jeffrey Payne
China will realize that its presence in the region will cost more than planned and regularly ensnare it in conflict.
The US Should Celebrate Its Decline
By Oliver Stuenkel
The Upside of Down argues that the U.S. is declining — and that’s a good thing, especially for Washington.
Sri Lanka Arrests 64 Indian Fishermen
By Ankit Panda
Narendra Modi's government will inherit its predecessor's dispute with Sri Lanka over arrested Tamil fishermen.
Burma to Purchase Chinese-Pakistani JF-17 Fighter Jets
By Zachary Keck
According to local media, Myanmar will become the first foreign purchaser of the Sino-Pakistan jointly produced fighter.
Sunflower Movement Hangs Over Chinese Official's Trip to Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
The head of China's Taiwan Affairs Office visits Taiwan, hoping to increase public support for cross-strait relations.