Archive
December 2014
Sony’s Yuletide Doldrums Could Lead to Comeback
By Shihoko Goto
Heeding some advice from an unlikely source could help the Japanese company salvage its reputation.
Time for Europe to Get Strategic in Its Arms Exports to Asia
By Thomas Paulsen and Janka Oertel
‘It is high time that Germany and Europe strategically tackled the security policy challenges they face in the Far East.’
Confucius Institutes – Quo Vadis?
By Falk Hartig
Representatives gather in China to discuss the future of the occasionally controversial Confucius Institutes.
Malaysia Launches Express Immigration Lanes for ASEAN Citizens
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move to ease travel comes ahead of country’s assumption of the ASEAN chairmanship in 2015
The Harsh Life of Thailand’s Migrant Workers
By Mark Fenn
Two recent cases underscore just how difficult life is for migrant workers in Thailand.
The Interview: The Importance of Parody
By Robert Potter
Parody has a vital role in making the abysmal look abnormal.
New Year’s Predictions for Southeast Asia
By Joshua Kurlantzick
CFR's Joshua Kurlantzick with five predictions for Southeast Asia in 2015.
Australia Cuts Foreign Aid Again
By Helen Clark
Budget pressures targeting aid commitments that are already low by international standards.
The Return of Pakistan’s Premier Theater Group
By Sonya Rehman
Twice targeted by terrorists, the Rafi Peer Theater Workshop is nonetheless making a comeback.
Ruble Collapse a Problem for Central Asia
By Paolo Sorbello
The steep declines in Russia’s currency pose major dilemmas for the countries of Central Asia.
Thailand’s Twelve Turbulent Months
By Mong Palatino
Democracy in Thailand took about 12 steps backwards in 2014.
India and the Arab League: Walking the Trade Talk
By Kanchi Gupta
The Modi government is stepping up engagement with the Arab world.