Archive
2014
G20 Brisbane: Not Quite Australia’s Coming of Age
By Roxanne Horton
Australia ran a smooth summit, but looked out of touch on climate change.
From Catfish to Computer Chips: There’s More Than One Vietnam for Investors
By Thomas Jandl
Some of Vietnam’s lesser known provinces offer real advantages.
Economic Diplomacy Alone Won’t Make China a Leader
By Darren Lim
'If it wants to lead, China needs to convince its neighbours that it doesn’t pose a threat to their fundamental security interests.'
Obama’s Myanmar Town-Hall Meeting
By Jacob Goldberg
The president discusses democratization and education with young leaders in Myanmar.
Hastening the Fall of the Korean Wall
By Jongsoo Lee
Twenty-five years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, what are the lessons for the Koreas?
Obama’s Big China Win at APEC: Not What You Think
By Elizabeth C. Economy
The climate deal was not insignificant, but it is not the real takeaway from APEC.
Grading Jokowi’s First Month
By Joshua Kurlantzick
A look at the start that Indonesia's new president has made to running ASEAN's largest country.
Choe Ryong-hae Is North Korea’s Number 2… Again
By Zachary Keck
With his upcoming trip to Russia, Choe Ryong-hae appears to have regained his position as North Korea's number two.
Pakistan's Army Chief to Visit US
By Ankit Panda
Plus, the G-20 begins, Pakistan's army chief heads to the U.S., and more. Weekend links.
The Solution for Pakistan’s Problems: Become Another Iran
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Maybe what Pakistan needs is more Islamization.
China Offers $20 Billion in Loans to ASEAN
By Shannon Tiezzi
China offers increased economic incentives for its Southeast Asian neighbors to overlook territorial disputes.
China’s Newest Stealth Fighter
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, the final APEC round-up, NYT and Xinhua trade barbs, and a new resource for Asia's maritime disputes. China links.