Archive
2014
India Appoints Full-Time Defense Minister
By Ankit Panda
Plus, China debuts Shenyang J-31, U.S. considers delays to Afghan withdrawal, and Koreans debate THAAD. Defense links.
US-China Relations: The Danger of Strategic Misjudgment
By Zheng Wang
Beijing and Washington cannot afford to let strategic misjudgments continue to pile up during the rest of Obama's term.
Bandwagoning Terrorists: Loyalty Isn’t What it Used to Be
By Liana Eustacia Reyes and Elizabeth Bennett
The popularity of ISIS shows the fickle nature of jihadist loyalty.
A More Aggressive India
By Ali Ahmed
Recent events along the Line of Control underline a new approach to defense.
A China-Japan Breakthrough: A Primer on Their 4 Point Consensus
By Shannon Tiezzi
A four-point consensus issued after a high-level China-Japan meeting promises to restore bilateral relations.
A Small But Important Milestone in the Fukushima Cleanup
By Clint Richards
Plus Sendai disaster plans and Fukushima reconstruction progress. Weekly Japan nuclear energy links.
A Glimpse Into Chinese Nationalism
By Eric Fish
A new survey gauges popular support for actions on China’s maritime disputes, with some surprising results.
Australia’s 'Billion Dollar' China Deal
By Helen Clark
The government touts a billion dollar cattle export deal, but others wonder where it is getting its figures from.
More Evidence of Economic Slowdown in Central Asia
By Casey Michel
The sanctions on Russia continue to have significant repercussions for its neighbors.
China Overwhelmingly Supports Death Penalty for Corrupt Officials
By Zachary Keck
73 percent of Chinese citizens support the death penalty in cases of corruption, according to a new survey.
The U.S. and China’s Competing FTA’s During APEC
By Clint Richards
The U.S. is uninterested in ceding power in a more comprehensive regional trade agreement.
Kim Jong-un Tightens Grip on Military
By Tae-jun Kang
The North Korean leader appears to be trying to strengthen the Workers' Party of Korea's control over the military.