Archive
November 2014
Malaysia Backtracks on Sedition Law
By Ankit Panda
The Sedition Act of 1948 will not be repealed in Malaysia.
Indonesia Joins China-Backed Bank
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, the Xiangshan Forum and China's struggle to ban tobacco use. Friday China links.
Does China Need to Abandon North Korea?
By Jin Kai
China may not need to “abandon” North Korea, just as China never truly “had” North Korea.
Can China Tap Private Sector Innovation in Defense?
By Robert Farley
The United States isn't the only country looking to inject some civilian-sector innovation into defense technology.
Japan Considers State Financing for Defense Exports
By Ankit Panda
The Japanese government will back Japanese firms involved in defense exports with financing.
Turkey in Central Asia: Turkic Togetherness?
By Ryskeldi Satke, Casey Michel and Sertaç Korkmaz
Ankara has been noticeably reticent developing ties in the former Soviet sphere.
Can China and the US Neutralize the Ring of Gyges?
By Vasilis Trigkas
Plato foresaw how the technological imperative can risk a fragile peace.
Sri Lanka’s Presidential Race Gets Interesting
By Taylor Dibbert
High-level defections are troubling developments for President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Tough Times for Korean Elders
By Yena Lee
A recent pension scheme does not go far enough for many of South Korea’s poorer seniors.
Good Art in Bad Times
By Vera Lim
The Hong Kong Occupy protests have inspired some fascinating art.
India’s Urgent Need for Defense Modernization
By Amit R. Saksena
Years of mismanagement have been disastrous for India’s defense.
Pacquiao vs. Mayweather. Will It Finally Happen?
By Samuel Chi
With Pacquiao dispatching his opponent Sunday, pressure mounts for the fight everyone wants to see.