Archive
2014
Yes, Uzbekistan Is Putin’s Friend
By Paolo Sorbello
Russia’s president offers a generous dose of debt forgiveness to keep Uzbekistan close.
Australia Needs a Foreign Policy Vision
By Elliot Brennan
The Abbott government must break Australia’s “provincial reflex” in foreign policy.
China’s Balkan Gamble
By Dr. Valbona Zeneli
Why is China investing so much in the debt-burdened Balkans?
The High-Stakes Battle for Sri Lanka’s Presidency
By Sudha Ramachandran
An invigorated opposition presents a challenge for Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Australia's Unfolding Hostage Crisis
By Helen Clark
Central Sydney has been in the grip of a hostage crisis today.
A Thai Princess' Fairy Tale Comes to an End
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
Thailand’s Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has divorced his third wife, Srirasmi.
The Bay of Bengal: The Maritime Silk Route and China’s Naval Ambitions
By David Brewster
With its Maritime Silk Route initiative, China is rapidly developing a presence in the Bay of Bengal.
What the Turmoil in Thailand’s Palace Means for Thai Politics (Perhaps)
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Part two of a series, looking at the implications of the struggle to control the royal succession in Thailand.
Narendra Modi’s Northeast India Outreach
By Edmund Downie
In a rare visit by an Indian PM, Modi begins navigating a complex region.
Japan’s Back and So Is Nationalism
By Nadeem Shad
Voters head to the polls today, after two years that have seen a revival – of sorts – of nationalism in Japan.
North Korea’s Diplomatic Push
By Robert Potter
Pyongyang has recently been reaching out to a number of key countries, with one very notable exception.
China's Nanjing Massacre Publicity Push
By Shannon Tiezzi
China focused media attention on the Nanjing Massacre ahead of the first National Memorial Day on December 13.