Archive
2014
Does India's New Defense Minister Have a Plan?
By Ankit Panda
India's new defense minister, Manohar Parrikar, has set out an ambitious agenda for India's defense.
DPRK Special Envoy to Russia as UN ‘Atrocities’ Vote Looms
By Clint Richards
Plus a recap of trilateral meetings. Regional foreign affairs weekly wrap-up.
How Well Does China Control Its Military?
By Johannes Feige
Questions about coordination at the operational level have some significant implications.
Russia Will Build First Hypersonic Missile Before 2020
By Zachary Keck
A senior official at a Russian defense company said the country will build its first hypersonic missile before 2020.
Beijing Smog: The Day After ‘APEC Blue’
By Stella Ran Zheng
Beijing understands short-term fixes, but a permanent solution to its pollution problem is a much tougher challenge.
Abe’s Tax Increase Gamble
By Clint Richards
As opposition to the tax builds, Japan must find a way to support its bold economic moves.
G20 Warned On Growth
By Anthony Fensom
World leaders will have a challenging agenda at this weekend’s summit.
China’s Reality in the US-China Climate Change Deal
By Sara Hsu
Despite the skepticism, China made some substantial commitments in this week’s agreement.
Modi 'Acts East' at East Asia Summit
By Ankit Panda
The Indian Prime Minister called for greater India-ASEAN cooperation on a variety of topics.
Meet China's Submarine-Hunting Frigate
By Ankit Panda
China's Type 056A frigate fills an important gap in the PLAN's abilities: anti-submarine warfare.
Is the US-China Climate Change Deal DOA?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Experts say the deal is not enough, and challenges from U.S. lawmakers mean even those modest goals may not be met.
Bangladesh: Asia's New Energy Superpower?
By Jack Detsch
After a favorable UN settlement in June, Bangladesh stumbled upon a wealth of energy. Will investors buy in?