Archive
2014
Islamic State and a South Asian Caliphate
By SK Chatterji
Islamic State has its eyes on South and Southeast Asia. The threat is long-term, but should not be ignored.
Perhaps It's Time to Call It ‘Burma,’ Again
By Luke Hunt
Myanmar continues to backslide on reforms. It might be time to stop giving its leaders the benefit of the doubt.
Another Election in Tokyo
By Sheila A. Smith
The ruling coalition already has a huge majority in the Japanese parliament. So why go to the polls early?
Malaysia as ASEAN Chair in 2015: What To Expect
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country will be leading the bloc during a pivotal year. Can it deliver on its promises?
How Central Asian Governments Monitor Their Citizens
By Casey Michel
A Privacy International report shows just how comprehensive the surveillance is.
China’s Underground Banks Busted
By Sara Hsu
The crackdown is part of a broader anti-corruption campaign that is trying to control the illegal use of funds.
Russia, China to Hold 2015 Naval Exercises in Mediterranean, Pacific
By Ankit Panda
Russia and China will hold naval exercises in the Mediterranean Sea and the Pacific Ocean in 2015.
Obama to Visit India in January
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The fruits of Modi’s diplomacy become evident as Obama becomes the first American President to visit India twice.
It's Official: Japan Will Hold a Snap Election
By Ankit Panda
Shinzo Abe has dissolved the lower house of Japan's Diet. Japan will head to the polls again on December 14, 2014.
The Renaissance in Russia-North Korea Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
Moscow and Pyongyang talk economics and nuclear issues during Choe Ryong-hae’s visit to Russia.
Fighting Ebola? Read Thucydides
By James R. Holmes
Thucydides isn't entirely silent on the topic of civilizational encounter with plague.
Cracks Emerge in Hong Kong Protests
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Chinese banks and Iran's Quds forces, Taiwan's upcoming elections, and cross-strait relations. Friday China links.