Archive
2014
South Korea: Spring Jailed Tycoons to Save Economy?
By Aidan Foster-Carter
Two South Korean government ministers offer up a very bad idea.
Korean Exchange Accused of Plagiarizing Cambodian Report
By Luke Hunt
Tasked with conducting a feasibility study for a bourse in Laos, the KRX apparently couldn’t resist a little copy and paste.
Putin Signals Russia's Shift to Asia
By Joshua Kucera
The Russian president makes it clear that his country will be looking to strengthen ties with Asia.
US-Philippines Defense Ties Under Fire
By Ankit Panda
A U.S. Marine accused of murder has called broader U.S.-Philippines cooperation into question.
3 Reasons Modi Is Misguided on Pakistan
By David J. Karl
Modi's hardline policy towards Pakistan needs to be backed by substantive engagement.
India's Anti-Sikh Riots, 30 Years On
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
30 years ago, India was gripped by a terrible surge of violence against Sikhs after Indira Gandhi's assassination.
What the Soviet Union Can Teach China About A2/AD
By Robert Farley
The Soviet Union's experience with A2/AD against the U.S. Navy carries important lessons for Beijing.
China’s Military Wages War on Ebola
By Shannon Tiezzi
The PLA is playing a leading role in China's fight against the Ebola outbreak.
Weather Issues Might Yet Shift 2022 World Cup
By Samuel Chi
If human rights abuses can’t persuade FIFA, the heat might do the job.
Can China Save Afghanistan?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The 2014 Istanbul Process, hosted by China, is a litmus test of regional support for Kabul in the post-NATO era.
Manny Pacquiao: Boxer, Legislator, Basketball Playing Coach
By Mong Palatino
Many argue that the basketball court was a step too far for the boxing legend.
The Age-Old Sino-Indian Contest for South Asia
By Kunal Singh
Chumar is the latest episode in a half-century old battle for South Asian dominance.