Archive
2014
The Rule of Law in China: Lessons From China's 'Top Lawyer'
By Yang Hengjun
How reflections from Zhang Sizhi, a defense lawyer in China's first show trial, still ring true today.
Can China and Vietnam Overcome Their Territorial Disputes?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Yang Jiechi's visit to Vietnam was full of optimism, but the China-Vietnam relationship remains fragile.
America in Northeast Asia: Credibility and Deterrence
By Robert Dujarric
Why the United States should close the credibility gap in a tense region.
Taking the Leap on China’s Pollution Problem
By Zach Montague
China’s environmental problems will require some rapid action.
Japan’s Chances at APEC Summit
By Clint Richards
How successful will Abe be in meeting with his three big targets at the summit?
The Geopolitics of Nepal’s Federal Structure
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Powerful neighbors and ethnic concerns complicate the drafting of Nepal’s constitution.
Will Japan Follow Through on its Next Tax Hike?
By Clint Richards
Declining approval and internal dissent are hindering Abe’s promise of fiscal responsibility.
US-China Need a Missile Launch Notification Deal
By Nicholas Cosmas, Meicen Sun, and John K. Warden
The United States and China should establish an advance launch notification agreement for long-range missile systems.
Review: What Do You Want to Create Today?
By Kyla Ryan
How the unique qualities of Japanese culture influenced a successful businessman.
Afghanistan: Warlords and Democracy
By Sohrab Rahmaty
Some of Afghanistan’s warlords have decided to buy into the political process.
Outlawed in Pakistan Shows Rape Victims’ Quest for Justice
By Sonya Rehman
Habiba Nosheen has won an Emmy for her work on a particularly uncomfortable subject for Pakistan.
China’s Emergency Relief to South Sudan
By Zhou Hang
Beijing has been quietly ramping up its aid to the war-torn country.