Archive
2014
India and Bangladesh Poised to Resolve Border Dispute
By Alyssa Ayres
India's PM Narendra Modi has given his support to a 2011 agreement, which could have significant implications for the region.
Japan: Electoral Landslide With an Ambiguous Mandate
By Sheila A. Smith
Shinzo Abe is likely to win comfortably this weekend. But what will it mean?
Islamic State’s Twitter Handler Revealed to Be an Indian Businessman
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The man in charge of the Islamic States' Twitter profile was revealed to be an Indian businessman.
Lasers! What Are They Good For?
By James R. Holmes
Lasers won't solve all the problems facing naval weaponeers, but they'll help address quite a few of them.
US 'Troubled' By Crimean Leader's India Visit
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. is "troubled" by reports that the nationalist leader of Crimea traveled with Putin to India.
Pakistan Captures Leader of Al Qaeda's South Asia Wing
By Ankit Panda
Shahid Usman, a wealthy car-parts dealership owner from Karachi, has been arrested for alleged involvement with Al Qaeda.
The Latest Coup in China's Anti-Corruption Drive
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, a political prisoner freed, the U.S.-China climate change deal and South China Sea analysis. Friday China links.
Vietnam Launches Legal Challenge Against China’s South China Sea Claims
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Vietnam lodges a submission at The Hague and rejects Chinese position paper on the South China Sea.
Boxing's Great Leap Forward
By Luke Hunt
Pro boxing is taking off in China, helped by the emergence of a home-grown star.
Vladimir Putin’s Productive India Visit
By Saurav Jha
India and Russia have affirmed their ties during a visit by Russia’s president this week.
China to Overtake U.S. in South Korea Banking
By Tae-jun Kang
Driven by interest in yuan savings accounts, Chinese banks are enjoying a rapidly growing presence in South Korea.
Australia’s Korean Trade Opportunity
By Helen Clark
The Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement takes effect today, with considerable potential for Australia’s farmers.