Archive
2014
India’s Cyber Challenge: Indian Mujahideen
By Melanie Schweiger
India will need to step up its cyber security efforts if it is to counter terrorist activities online.
Maguindanao Victims Still Await Justice
By Luke Hunt
Five years after a horrific massacre in the Philippines, the wheels of justice are turning very slowly.
Factional Politics Will Determine Future of South Korean Left
By Steven Denney
The opposition NPAD is electing new leaders, with significant implications for leftist politics in South Korea.
Why China Won't Accept International Arbitration in the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
In a recently released position paper, Beijing outlines its reasons for rejecting a Philippine request for arbitration.
Why the KMT Failed in Taiwan’s Local Elections
By Ricky Yeh
Taiwan's 2014 local elections revealed the extent of popular discontent with KMT rule.
US Air Force to Share Space Data Directly with China
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Air Force Space Command will share orbital data directly with interested Chinese agencies.
5 Questions About Xi Jinping, Answered
By Mu Chunshan
Drawing on insider accounts, Mu Chunshan delves into the mysteries of Chinese politics under Xi Jinping.
Taiwan and the Fight Against Ebola
By Shannon Tiezzi
To join global efforts to control Ebola, Taiwan must first overcome restrictions on its international space.
Is There Any Hope for SAARC?
By Jhinuk Cchowdhury
On its path to relevance, SAARC will have to address numerous challenges.
Can Indonesia Be Better for Business?
By Eriz Ageng Wicaksono
Jokowi promises to improve the country’s ease of doing business, but he’ll have a lot of red tape to cut through first.
With North Korea in World Spotlight, What Can China Do?
By Ankit Panda
The UN Security Council will add the issue of human rights in North Korea to its agenda.
Why No One Gets Russia
By Kirill Kovalenko
Ignoring Russia’s history and character keeps us from understanding the country.