Archive
2014
The Top Ten Stories in South Asia, 2014
By Alyssa Ayres
A look at the events in 2014 likely to have the most lasting impact on the region and beyond.
How International Human Rights Day Is Celebrated in Vietnam
By Brad Adams
The government of Vietnam appears to have adopted an alarming new tactic against human rights activists.
China's Foreign Policy in 2014: A Year of 'Big Strokes'
By Xie Tao
A look at China's foreign policy moves in 2014, and what's in store for 2015.
Should Modi Break With the BJP?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Even after the BJP's latest victory, it's clear that the party is heavily reliant on Narendra Modi's personal appeal.
A Holiday Primer on Salami Slicing
By Robert Farley
How to approach the complex problem of "salami slicing" in the South and East China Seas.
As the Year Ends, South Koreans Have Plenty to Talk About
With all the scandals going on, small talk should be exciting at South Korean parties this winter.
Who Should Worry About Pakistan’s School Carnage?
By Malik Siraj Akbar
Is the tragic Peshawar massacre a symptom of Pakistan’s continued tolerance of the Taliban?
The Killing of Jennifer Laude and US-Philippines Relations
By Christopher Capozzola
The Obama pivot doesn’t have to come at the expense of bilateral relations.
The China-Japan Détente Examined Through the Soviet Prism
By Miguel Oropeza De Cortéz-Caballero
Comparing current Sino-Japanese relations to the Soviet-U.S. thaw of the 1970s.
Pakistan Responds to the Peshawar School Massacre
By Mina Sohail
Intense public outrage is forcing the government to step up its fight against terrorism.
Cambodia, Vietnam Vow to Boost Bilateral Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Vietnamese president’s state visit sees neighbors advance comprehensive cooperation
Review: Without You, There Is No Us
By Catherine Putz
Suki Kim’s memoir explores deception, dishonesty, and darkness in an attempt to humanize North Korea.