Archive
January 2015
North Korea Wants Cambodia to Ban 'The Interview'
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Pyongyang warns that selling or screening the movie risks damaging diplomatic ties.
Islamic State Murders Hostage, Sparking Soul-Searching in Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
The reported decapitation of Haruna Yukawa is causing some to question the wisdom of Japan's new security stance.
China: The Eclipse of the Politburo
By Timothy Heath
Evidence suggests the Politburo Standing Committee is in decline, while the central party bureaucracy gains more clout.
Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Indecision
By Paolo Sorbello
For more than a decade, Astana has tried to clinch a deal for a new nuclear power plant, without success.
Cambodia: Justice Delayed
By Luke Hunt
Lawyers for Pol Pot’s henchmen are proving skillful at delaying their clients’ trials.
Can India Accommodate the INS Arihant?
By Amit R. Saksena
Delays give the Modi government space to make needed reforms to India’s nuclear doctrine.
9 Takeaways on US-India Ties After Obama's India Visit
By Ankit Panda
Narendra Modi and Barack Obama have created important positive momentum in Indo-U.S. ties.
Is the JF-17 Really a Tough Sell for China and Pakistan?
By Ankit Panda
An Egyptian contract for the JF-17 may have just slipped out of reach for China and Pakistan.
A Game Changer for China and India in Sri Lanka?
By Kabir Taneja
India may be celebrating the election result in Sri Lanka, but China is in the region for the long haul.
China: Top Anti-Graft Body Faces Historic Challenge
By Bob Lee
There are growing indications that Xi Jinping’s campaign is not finished yet.
Don't Expect Too Much From Inter-Korean Diplomacy
By Mina Pollmann
Seoul cannot agree to Pyongyang's terms without backing from the U.S. -- and that's unlikely to happen.
Why Australia Should Build Its Own Submarines (1)
By Peter Briggs
There are compelling reasons why Australia should go for the indigenous option.