Archive
December 2014
The Asia-Pacific in 2015: What to Expect
By The Diplomat
The Diplomat looks at the trends to watch across the region in the coming year.
China to 'Regulate' Foreign NGOs
By Ankit Panda
China may pass a national law stifling the operations of foreign NGOs in the country.
Australia Picks New Defense Minister in Cabinet Reshuffle
By Ankit Panda
Prime Minister Tony Abbott's first cabinet reshuffle will bring in a new defense minister.
What Now for Japan?
By James Pach
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wins reelection, but the policy challenges remain.
Modi Ushers in New Era for India
By Harsh V. Pant
An ambitious leader for an increasingly ambitious state.
China Ignores US Call for Cooperation on North Korean Cyber Attacks
By Shannon Tiezzi
China and the U.S. remain far apart when it comes to cyber issues.
Fomer Hu Jintao Aide Falls to President Xi's Anti-Corruption Drive
By Shannon Tiezzi
After two years' worth of rumors, Ling Jihua has been formally placed under investigation for disciplinary violations.
The Case for Stronger Bhutanese-American Ties
By Matthew F. Ferraro
There is a compelling argument for strengthening ties with the tiny kingdom of Bhutan.
International Law and the South China Sea
By Truong-Minh Vu and Trang Pham
China's approach to international law is driving the US and ASEAN into a ‘juridical alliance.’
Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election Heats Up
By Taylor Dibbert
Incumbent Rajapaska is still the frontrunner, but high-level defections are cause for concern.
China’s Big Diplomacy Shift
By Timothy Heath
China signals a change in priorities, raising the risk of tension with the developed world.
Mass Bridal Disappearance in Hebei
By Luke Corbin
The mysterious disappearance of hundred young Vietnamese women underscores China’s problem with trafficking.