Archive
2014
Cambodia a Worry for Vietnamese Refugees in Australia
By Helen Clark
Cambodia's treatment of Vietnamese refugees sets a troubling precedent for Australia's Catholic Vietnamese refugees.
Lethal Robots and the Conduct of Warfare
By Marcus Fielding
Perhaps not quite the Terminator, but lethal robots are set to have a growing role on the battlefield.
Thailand’s Royal Succession Battle Comes Into (Slightly) More Open View
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Part of a series on Thai leadership, a look at the implications of the struggle to control the royal succession.
Zhou Yongkang Arrested As CCP Deepens Corruption Crackdown
By Shannon Tiezzi
Former Politburo Standing Committee member Zhou Yongkang has been officially expelled from the CCP and arrested.
Iran's Evolving Role in the Struggle Against ISIS
By Ankit Panda
Diplomat Associate Editor Ankit Panda discusses Iran and ISIS with Akhilesh Pillalamarri.
Land-Based Coastal Defense Is No Joke
By James R. Holmes
Let's not rush to mock Hagel for citing the War of 1812 as a precedent for contemporary strategy. He has a point.
Maldives Faces Drinking Water Crisis
By Ankit Panda
A fire at the water sewage treatment plant in the country's capital has left at least 100,000 without drinking water.
Disappointing Outcome at Pacific Fisheries Meet
By Emmanuel Samoglou
A conference on South Pacific fishing has failed to strengthen safeguards for fast-dwindling stocks.
We Must Step Back From the Nuclear Precipice
By Karipbek Kuyukov
Nuclear weapons have already exacted a terrible toll. Now, more than ever, this must be remembered.
The Environmental Implications of China’s New Bank
By Yuge Ma
Political wisdom will be needed to manage the environmental consequences of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
Indian Naval Chief: Sea-Based Terrorism Is 'Huge'
By Ankit Panda
The Indian navy is taking steps to combat terrorism at sea.
The Okinawa Reality
By Ricky Hough
Geopolitical realities suggest that the recent election of an anti-base candidate is unlikely to change much.