Archive
2014
China’s Economy: What Deng Can Teach Xi
By Michael Pettis
Michael Pettis on the four stages of China’s economic growth and the lessons of Deng Xiaoping.
Future War: Why Quantity Will Trump Quality
By T. X. Hammes
T. X. Hammes on the future of war, and how quantity might just trump quality in a future conflict.
Southeast Asia: Democracy Under Siege
By Joshua Kurlantzick
This has not been a good year for Southeast Asian democracy.
China’s Hearts-and-Minds Policy in Taiwan
By Emily S Chen
A low-pressure policy to expand cross-Strait ties may be China’s only choice for unification.
A Bitcoin Revolution in Southeast Asia?
By Elisabeth Rosen
The region’s adoption of the cryptocurrency is nascent to say the least, but some backers see real potential.
Can India Become the Next China?
By Anthony Fensom
With its growing labor force, the South Asian giant has some impressive long-term growth potential.
In New Plan, China Eyes 2020 Energy Cap
By Shannon Tiezzi
In the new 2014-2020 energy plan, China eyes both clean energy and energy self-sufficiency.
India Needs to Join Asia's Emerging 'Chinese Order'
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A new Asian order is emerging and South Asia -- including India -- needs to be a part of it.
UN Calls for Prosecution of North Korean Leadership
By Ankit Panda
For the first time, a UN General Assembly resolution on human rights in North Korea has called for an ICC referral.
Philippines Announces $2 Billion Defense Expansion
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Chuck Hagel discusses the U.S. Offset Strategy, Japan plans BMD overhaul, and more. Mid-week links.
The Internet with Chinese Characteristics
By Shannon Tiezzi
At the World Internet Conference, China outlines its vision for global internet governance.
Why China Still Needs Deng Xiaoping
By Yang Hengjun
Particularly in foreign policy, China should be careful not to abandon Deng's productive approach.