Archive
2014
A Last Ditch Meeting Over Japan’s Abductees
By Clint Richards
Without progress in Pyongyang this week, the investigation may derail completely.
Rand Paul to Obama: Finish TPP Trade Deal
By Zachary Keck
“Instead of just talking about a so-called ‘pivot to Asia,’ the Obama administration should prioritize negotiating the” TPP.
South Korean Politics Drive OPCON Transfer
By Steven Denney
The issue of operational control in South Korea has long been held prisoner to fickle domestic politics.
Another Wrinkle in Kazakhstan-Russia Relations?
By Casey Michel
The extradition of accused embezzler Mukhtar Ablyazov could complicate an already prickly relationship.
The Japan-China Defense Hotline’s Growing Importance
By Clint Richards
The Japan-U.S. defense guidelines update is necessitating dialogue in the East China Sea.
Bhutan's Struggling Media
By Vishal Arora
Despite high hopes, journalism in Bhutan has struggled during its democratic transition.
Why the Iran Nuke Talks Might Fail
By Maysam Behravesh
International and domestic politics make it increasingly likely that the Iran-P5+1 negotiations will fail.
US Marines, UK Forces End Combat Operations in Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
After a 13 year presence in the country, U.S. Marines and U.K. forces ended their combat operations in Afghanistan.
American Protectionism Threatens US-China Trade
By Bill Watson
For all its complaints about Beijing's unfair trade policies, the U.S. unfairly targets Chinese goods.
China Slams US Radar Deployment in Japan
By Ankit Panda
Plus, China's subs go global, the IAF's poor serviceability rate, Pakistan's COAS visits the U.S. and more. Links.
China’s APEC Challenge: Clearing the Air
By Shannon Tiezzi
Can China ward off heavy smog during the high-profile diplomatic meeting?
How Vietnam Woos China and India Simultaneously
By Carl Thayer
In managing relations with India and China, Vietnamese diplomacy has grown dynamic and creative.