Archive
December 2014
Where Does Pakistan Go From Here?
By Hamza Mannan
Has the barbarity of December 16 finally changed the way Pakistan’s politicians view security?
Cambodia: The Political Significance of Local Government
By Phoak Kung
Cambodia’s ruling CPP could rebuild support if it helped local government be more effective.
Malaysia, China Begin First Joint Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Exercise is a step forward in bilateral relationship despite lingering uncertainties
Can the White House Make Kimchi out of Cabbage in the Sony Hack?
By Klée Aiken
The White House may have overstepped in its initial response to the cyber hack.
France’s Born-Again Proliferation Beliefs Ring Hollow
By Yousaf Butt
How to explain French obstructionism on Iran? Look to its lucrative regional trade agreements with Gulf Arab monarchies.
No Thai Election Until At Least February 2016: Deputy Prime Minister
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Official lays out a possible plan for fresh polls now postponed until 2016.
China’s Prescription for ‘Improving Ethnic Work’
By Shannon Tiezzi
A new document from Beijing outlines a strategy for strengthening ethnic unity in China.
China's Egypt Opportunity
By Shannon Tiezzi
With Egyptian President Sisi in Beijing, China is looking to expand its ties with Cairo.
The Downfall of Ling Jihua and the New Norm of Chinese Politics
By Bo Zhiyue
Ling Jihua's fall indicates the new normal in Chinese politics: No one is safe.
Aceh Ten Years After the Tsunami
By Sebastian Strangio
The region has made impressive progress on rebuilding infrastructure, but the mental scars remain.
Two Myths About KMT’s Defeat in Taiwan’s Local Elections
By Charles I-hsin Chen
The Kuomintang’s recent drubbing had nothing to do with cross-Strait policies or Hong Kong.
How China Classifies State Secrets
By Susan Finder
China's new rules for classifying state secrets will do little to increase government transparency.