Archive
2014
China's Selling the J-31, But Who's Buying?
By Robert Farley
Is anyone interested in purchasing China's answer to the F-35?
China's TPP Contradictions
By Zachary Keck
In attacking the Trans-Pacific Partnership, China's state media directly contradicted President Xi.
A ‘New Type of Military Relations’ for China and the US
By Shannon Tiezzi
As U.S.-China ties become more strained, a working military relationship is ever more crucial.
The Australia-Japan Submarine Deal Gets Complicated
By Clint Richards
Plus Japan seeks further trilateral integration with the U.S. Thursday Japanese defense links.
‘Foreseeing Ordeals,’ Kazakhstan Dips Into Oil Fund
By Joshua Kucera
The president has announced the move with some disconcerting predictions.
Asia’s Golfers Make Impressive Comeback
By Samuel Chi
After an unusual dry spell, the region’s players are back to dominating the LPGA.
Korean Analysts Almost as Divided as North and South
By Robert Potter
The sanctions vs. engagement debate is heated, to say the least. But is there a middle ground?
MCC Compacts and Development Programs in the Pacific Region
By Eileen Natuzzi
The U.S. should not overlook Pacific Island Nations in its Millennium Challenge Corporation grants.
Chinese Perceptions of Modi’s Foreign Policy
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Alongside growing momentum for reconciliation, significant bilateral problems remain.
How an Election Gives Abe the Upper-Hand on Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
A December election would be an Abenomics referendum, and an open door to a stronger military.
The Paradox in Legitimizing India’s Nuclear Status
By Ji Yeon-jung
Striking a balance with the NPT regime requires a careful regional and global calculus.
Indian Politics: Out With the Left, In With the Right
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Why India’s left collapsed and why its political future is with the right.