Archive
2014
Asia’s Big Year in Tennis
By Samuel Chi
For both men and women, 2014 has been a breakout year for Asian tennis players.
Will U.S. Midterms Become Justification for Japanese Defense?
By Clint Richards
A distracted ally may give Abe the rationale for a larger role in regional security.
Mustang: The Last Lost Kingdom
By David Rengel
A journey through an ancient kingdom on the edge of change.
U.S. Ambassador Reignites Cold War Rhetoric in Kyrgyzstan
By Joshua Kucera
Unusually blunt comments highlight the country’s role in the battle for influence in Central Asia.
China’s Censors Take on Virtual Private Networks
By Zach Toombs
Users and providers try to stay one step ahead of China’s censors to keep the online workaround effective.
What the US Midterm Election Results Mean for US-India Ties
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A Republican takeover of Congress will likely result in stronger U.S.-India ties.
Sex Trafficking and China’s One Child Policy
By Madeline Fetterly
Among the consequences of China's one child policy: a growing market for trafficked women.
The New Silk Road: China's Marshall Plan?
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's plan for massive investments along the New Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road is a bid for diplomatic clout.
The Problem with Taiwan's Support for Hong Kong Protesters
By Jin Kai
In supporting Occupy Central and opposing the Sunflower Movement, Ma Ying-jeou suggests the ends justify the means.
So Long Deployment, Hello Employment: Redefining the Rebalance to Asia
By Shannon Tiezzi
John Kerry's definition of the U.S. rebalance to Asia is far different from Hillary Clinton's original description.
Okinawan Politics Back in International Spotlight
By Mina Pollmann
Local politicians are again drawing attention to a key U.S. foothold in East Asia.
China Develops Anti-Drone Lasers
By Ankit Panda
Chinese engineers have successfully built lasers to counter low-altitude, low-speed drones.