Archive
December 2014
Pakistan, Terrorism, and the Peshawar Attack
By Shannon Tiezzi
Dr. Christine Fair talks with The Diplomat about the Peshawar attack and Islamabad’s response.
Shinzo Abe’s New Mandate
By Kristin Surak
Abe’s win at the polls signals a democracy in disarray and a shift to a neo-nationalist agenda.
Thailand Turns to China
By Prashanth Parameswaran
With a post-coup cooling of relations with the West, Bangkok is looking to its largest trading partner.
Climate Change: Glimmers of Hope?
By Rajni Bakshi
There is little reason for optimism at the macro level. At the micro level, it is a different story.
Russia-Kazakhstan Relations Took a Dive in 2014
By Casey Michel
Beyond the EEU photo-ops, relations are at their lowest point in the post-Soviet era.
New Survey on Myanmar Indicates Challenges Ahead for Democracy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first nationwide survey documenting public awareness points to some troubling trends
US Finalizes Sale of Perry-class Frigates to Taiwan
By Ankit Panda
U.S. President Barack Obama signed legislation approving the sale of four frigates to Taiwan.
Macau: The Poster Child for 'One Country, Two Systems'
By Shannon Tiezzi
Today, Macau is a "one country, two systems" success story, but economic problems could threaten its stability.
US Considering Options After Sony Hack
By Ankit Panda
Plus, U.S. PACOM has a new commander, Putin isn't happy, and ISRO's rocket launch. Weekend links.
India's BJP Struggles Between Development and Religion
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Religious issues are coming back to the forefront in Indian politics.
Maritime Southeast Asia: A Game of Go?
By James R. Holmes
How much does the ancient game of Go, or weiqi, reveal about Chinese military strategy?
The Geopolitical Lessons of US-Cuba Rapprochement
By Robert Farley
The United States and Cuba will re-establish diplomatic relations, ending a vestige of U.S. Cold War policy.