Archive
2014
Kazakh Apps, Between Trends and Control
By Paolo Sorbello
Astana develops some new tools for messaging and language-learning.
Massacre in Pakistan
By Syed Jafar Askari
No more “good” and “bad” Taliban as Pakistan responds to a horrific slaughter at a Peshawar school.
Is Indonesia Turning Away From ASEAN Under Jokowi?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Early signs point to a far more bilateral, domestic-oriented foreign policy
Are the Good Times Over For Australia?
By Anthony Fensom
Growth is slowing, while debt and unemployment are on the rise.
Abe's Post-Election Agenda for Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Dr. Sheila Smith on Japan's snap elections and the challenges facing Abe moving forward.
India's Indigenous SSBN Begins Sea Trials
By Ankit Panda
India's INS Arihant began its sea trials after over a year of delays.
US-Japan Defense Guideline Revision Postponed
By Ankit Panda
The United States and Japan will delay the revision of their defense guidelines until the middle of next year.
Japan's Troubling State Secrets Law Takes Effect
By Mina Pollmann
The state secrets law, passed despite public opposition, provides little oversight or accountability.
After Peshawar School Attack, China Pledges Deeper Anti-Terror Co-op With Pakistan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Now is the time for China and Pakistan to step up joints efforts to eliminate terrorist strongholds in the region.
Wary China Eyes 4 More Years of Abe in Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
With Abe now set to control Japan for the near future, China renews its warnings about his rightist tendencies.
At Political Impasse, Hong Kong Needs Compromise
By Tim Summers
The longer term interests of Hong Kong and its people would be best served by pragmatic progress.
China’s Charm Offensive: A Temporary, Tactical Change
By Paul J. Leaf
China is playing nice for now, but there are cracks in its friendly smile.