Archive
2014
Meditating in the Golden Triangle
By Brennan O`Connor
A sleepy Burmese town comes alive with color, when thousands of Thai and Burmese monks line the streets to meditate.
2015 Set to Be a Tough Year for Commodities
By Anthony Fensom
The region’s miners have had a year to forget. Will 2015 be any better?
Brunei’s War on Christmas?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Islamic state has reportedly banned Christmas decorations in the capital
Reluctant Kyrgyzstan Officially Joins EEU
By Casey Michel
The Eurasian Economic Union is not dead yet. But the indicators are not good.
Malaysia’s Moderate Voices Urge Islamic Law Reform
By Mong Palatino
An open letter urging discussion has attracted widespread support among Malaysian moderates.
Interview: Japan’s Slow Progress on Womenomics
By Anthony Fensom
Devin Stewart on the progress of Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s “Womenomics” reforms.
Securing Santa: Forging a US Arctic Strategy
By James R. Holmes
What should be the factors informing U.S. strategy in the Arctic Ocean?
South Korea Wants China's Help Investigating Hacking Attack on Nuclear Plants
By Shannon Tiezzi
The cyber attack, which set off warning bells in Seoul, has been traced to IP address in Shenyang, China.
China Urges Companies to ‘Go Global’
By Shannon Tiezzi
Increasing China's outbound investment is part of Beijing's long-term economic and political strategy.
South Korean Supreme Court Dissolves Left-Wing Party
By Steven Denney
The ruling to dissolve the United Progressive Party may be bad for democracy in the short run, but could help progressive politics in the long run.
Japan: ‘No Dispute’ Over the Senkaku/Diaoyu
By Ryan Scoville
Japanese officials have made clear the country’s position on the East China Sea disputes.
Indian Ocean Tsunami: 10 Years Later
By Ankit Panda
Plus, more on the Sony Pictures hack, Afghan security, and intelligence failures. Mid-week links.