Archive
2014
Spare a Thought for the Tiger of East Asia, It’s Almost Gone
By Luke Hunt
Abysmal efforts by governments in the region have seen the iconic animal poached into near extinction.
China’s Property Slowdown Prompts Diversification
By Sara Hsu
Chinese property developers are looking beyond real estate as they seek to shore up earnings.
ASEAN, Partners Strengthen Regional Commitment to Tackling Ebola
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Thailand holds a special meeting to strengthen preparedness and support affected countries
New Developments Mark North Korean Anniversary
By Steven Denney
The third anniversary of Kim Jong-il’s death has been accompanied by modest changes that have some observers hopeful.
Here's the Thing About Battlecruisers...
By James R. Holmes
The battlecruiser experiment illustrates the perils of constructing a ship to fight one way and then using it to fight another.
US-China Military Relations: The Great Debate
By Shannon Tiezzi
Are closer U.S.-China military ties in Washington's best interests?
Tourists Behaving Badly: China's Image Problem
By Jin Kai
There is a disconnect between China's growing national power and the international image of the Chinese people.
China and India: Nationalism and Nuclear Risk
By Ali Ahmed
When considering nuclear escalation between China and India, don’t forget the effects of nationalism.
Chinese Maritime Activism: Strategy Or Vagary?
By Ryan D. Martinson
A new study questions the conventional wisdom of a coordinated national strategy.
President Ma’s Honeymoon With Beijing Is Over: Implications for Taiwan
By J. Michael Cole
Ma Ying-jeou's fall from grace may lead Beijing to focus its efforts on grooming allies at the grassroots level.
Indonesia: Playing With Fire in the South China Sea
By Carl Thayer
Indonesia's new president could jeopardize bilateral relations and ASEAN unity with his maritime "shock therapy."
Cyber: North Korea's Ace Up the Sleeve?
By Ankit Panda
If North Korea is shown to have sponsored the attack on Sony Pictures, the U.S. must respond with proportionate action.