Archive
2014
Opposition Ascendancy Won’t Release Taiwan from China’s Grip
By Shang-su Wu
Taiwanese voters reject the ruling party’s strategy, but the mainland’s influence won't be easy to shake.
China’s New Confrontationalism Could Spark Investment Boom in SE Asia
By Thomas Jandl
If Chinese authorities keep going after foreign multinationals, ASEAN could be the winner.
A Make or Break Year for Myanmar
By Hunter Marston
With elections, ceasefire negotiations, and constitutional measures, 2015 will be a major test for the fledgling democracy.
China Takes Another Step Forward in War on Pollution
By Sara Hsu
A new environmental protection fund is another step forward in China’s battle against pollution.
Low Oil Prices Won’t Last
By Anthony Fensom
The fall in crude prices benefits many Asian countries, but the good news may be short lived.
Could Cheaper Crude Fuel India’s Economic Reboot?
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The fall in oil prices could not have come at a better time for India.
In Defense of ASIO’s Passport Powers
By Andrew Zammit
It's not perfect by any means, but confiscating the passports of would-be terrorists may be the best option.
Russian Intelligence in Kyrgyzstan, Cold War Redux
By Ryskeldi Satke
The activities of Russia’s FSB in Central Asia – and Ukraine – share much in common with an earlier time.
Rula Ghani, Afghanistan’s Unusually Prominent First Lady
By Kyla Ryan
Could a high-profile first lady improve the lot of Afghanistan’s women?
Korea-China Free Trade Deal Likely a Major Blow for Small-Time Traders
By Tae-jun Kang
Socially and economically vulnerable, small-time traders look set to lose their livelihoods as tariffs disappear.
Saving Grameen Bank, Sustaining the Bangladesh Paradox
By Niaz Asadullah and Zaki Wahhaj
Increasing state control over Grameen Bank will hardly serve the interests of Bangladesh.
Why India Is Key to a Climate Deal
By Stephen Junor
In the wake of the recent U.S.-China agreement, all eyes in the run-up to COP21 now turn to India.