Archive
2014
North Korea: Defectors and Their Skeptics
By John Power
Some skeptics are publicly doubting the horrific stories being told by North Korean defectors.
Australia: Time for a Kimberley Plan II?
By Grant Wyeth
North West Australia could offer a resolution for Australia’s asylum seeker mess.
South Korean Prosecutors Call for Death Penalty for Sewol Captain
Prosecutors are seeking the death sentence in two high-profile cases in South Korea.
Australia’s Delicate Soryu-Sub Balancing Act
By Clint Richards
The fine line between defense partnerships and alliances must be managed carefully.
India Chooses Israel Over US for Latest Defense Purchase
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India chooses Israeli anti-tank weaponry over the United States' Javelin.
India Announces 54 New Outposts on Disputed Border
By Ankit Panda
In addition to 54 new outposts in Arunachal Pradesh, India will add 12 battalions to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police.
Afghanistan and China Open a New Chapter
By Ankit Panda
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is in China for his first trip abroad as president.
Xi Jinping Turns the Screws on Taiwan
By J. Michael Cole
The government in Beijing is upping its pressure on Taiwan's Ma Ying-jeou as he nears the end of his presidency.
Report: 'Highly Sophisticated Cyber Espionage' Group Linked to Chinese Intelligence
By Shannon Tiezzi
A new report claims to have uncovered a Chinese hacking group more sophisticated than Unit 61398.
The EU Should Rethink Its SAARC Approach
By Djan Sauerborn
After reaching out to ASEAN, the EU should improve its ties with the SAARC.
China: Former PLA General Confesses to Taking 'Extremely Large' Bribes
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xu's trial will serve as a symbol for the "rule of law" over China's military.
‘Free’ Trade and the Sovereignty Squeeze
By Ji Xianbai
Mercantilism in trade agreement rules-setting makes weaker economies slaves to the interests of economic hegemons.