Archive
2014
Australia's First Naval Battle
By James R. Holmes
"November 9 is when the light cruiser HMAS Sydney met the light cruiser SMS Emden in action in the Indian Ocean."
Is North Korea Really ‘Rattled’ By the U.N. Prison Camp Inquiry?
By Clint Richards
Some analysts believe the U.S. prisoner release shows Pyongyang is worried about an ICC hearing.
Philippines Struggles to Recover a Year After Typhoon Haiyan Tragedy
By Mong Palatino
Despite government claims, progress on reconstruction has been decidedly mixed.
Commodities Upturn Seen By 2016
By Anthony Fensom
Australian mining analysts are surprisingly optimistic about the outlook for resources.
US Grand Strategy: More Restraint
By Amitai Etzioni
A new book makes a valuable call for greater restraint in U.S. foreign policy.
Elite Talk: Alan Bollard on APEC, FTAAP
By Li Zhenyu
As the APEC meetings begin, APEC Secretariat Executive Director joins the Elite Talk show.
A New Model for China-US Relations?
By Wei Zongyou
Both countries should do more to alleviate suspicion and defuse tensions.
China Pollution: Blue Skies Over Beijing
By Barclay Bram Shoemaker
As the government clears the air for the APEC Summit, there are glimmers of hope for a less polluted future.
How to Measure the Success of Obama’s Trip to Asia
By Jared Genser
The U.S. president has the opportunity to score a number of economic and human-rights legacy achievements.
Obama in Asia: Rebalancing the Pivot
By Reid Lidow
During his visit to Asia, the president has the opportunity to revive a floundering policy.
India, Iran, and the West
By Hrishabh Sandilya
Why the development of the Chabahar port could be a significant development for Asian security.
Should India Give Up on the UN Security Council?
By Neelam Deo and Karan Pradhan
If India were to become a permanent member, could it influence the council’s ethos and make it relevant again?