Archive
2014
Lima: Climate Change Optimism Returns to Earth
By Stephen Junor
After the positive feeling of the U.S.-China climate deal, a return to the realities of multilateral negotiations.
Can China’s Gwadar Port Dream Survive Local Ire?
By Kiyya Baloch
China wants the Gwadar port, but impoverished locals have no interest in foreign meddling.
Support for Democracy Should Be the US Strategy for Asia
By Scott Bates
“Now it is time for America to be clear that we stand with the new democracies of Asia.”
Sydney’s Hostage Crisis and the Media
By Helen Clark
Rupert Murdoch comes under fire for a tweet, while most of the local media tend towards caution.
Philippines, South Korea Eye Stronger Partnership Amid Chinese Protests
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Philippine president Aquino proposes “comprehensive strategic partnership” with Seoul
Lessons from the Sydney Hostage Siege
By Elliot Brennan
Rushing to fit lone wolf attacks into prevailing narratives is a mistake.
North Korea Calls for UN Security Council Investigation of CIA Torture
By Ankit Panda
In an attempt to deflect criticism of its own human rights record, North Korea is calling for a UNSC session on the CIA.
China at the Lima Climate Change Talks
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite a U.S.-China breakthrough, the Lima conference saw the same arguments over "differentiated responsibilities."
Peshawar School Tragedy: Unconscionable Brutality
By Ankit Panda
The Pakistani Taliban carried out their most brutal attack against a civilian target in years.
Chinese Premier Links Central Asia, Europe With Silk Road Tour
By Shannon Tiezzi
Premier Li Keqiang's visits to Kazakhstan and Serbia are focused on promoting the Silk Road Economic Belt.
Another Four Years for Abe
By Sheila A. Smith
With record low turnout, Sunday's election nonetheless sent some clear messages.
President Xi and China's Future Leaders
By Kerry Brown
Unlike his predecessors, Xi hasn't signaled close personal support for any potential successors. Why?