Archive
2014
China Woos Indonesia's New President
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing and Jakarta promote maritime cooperation, despite differences over how to handle the South China Sea issue.
The Dangers of Being a Journalist in Balochistan
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The media is being targeted on all sides in the name of information control.
Japan Unveils New Economic Full-Court Press
By Clint Richards
A slew of measures new and old were revealed this weekend, ahead of the expected December tax announcement.
Siege of Port Arthur: Verdun in Manchuria
By Joseph Hammond
A crucial battle in the Russo-Japanese War anticipated many technological and social changes we now associate with WWI.
Afghanistan's New President Just Made a Small But Significant Gesture
By Ankit Panda
By dropping his tribal name, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani casts a vote in favor of national identity over tribal identity.
Time to Take the Russia-China Axis Seriously
By Ankit Panda
The current partnership between Russia and China is far from temporary.
Why China Won Mexico’s High-Speed Rail Project
By Clint Richards
As the only bidder, Beijing reflects its growing appetite for risky projects.
The Bank of Japan’s Very Bold Move
By Anthony Fensom
Quantitative easing lives on in Japan as the central bank tries to rescue Abenomics.
Piketty in Seoul: Rising Income Inequality in South Korea
By Steven Denney
Advocates of the bestselling French author are calling for major reforms in South Korea.
How a Republican Midterm Win Could Help Obama's Pivot to Asia
By Ankit Panda
A Republican Senate might just be what the White House needs to build momentum on the TPP.
From Fujian, China's Xi Offers Economic Olive Branch to Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Visiting Fujian province, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized healthy economic ties between Taiwan and the mainland.
US Pressures China to Kill Asia-Pacific Free Trade Agreement Talks
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. is reportedly opposing discussion of FTAAP at the upcoming APEC summit.