Archive
February 2015
Asylum Seeker Report Sparks Controversy in Australia
By Helen Clark
The political right is predictably outraged at a report on conditions for asylum-seeker children.
With UN War Crimes Report Delay, Sri Lanka Must Deliver on Post-War Accountability
By Ankit Panda
The Sri Lankan government has successfully bid for a delay in the release of a U.N. HRC report on alleged war crimes.
US Authorizes Sale of Armed Drones
By Franz-Stefan Gady
However, many restrictions will remain in place.
The Misplaced Priorities of US Reconstruction Efforts in Afghanistan
By Kiran Nazish
The United States' aid approach to Afghanistan has the wrong priorities.
Japanese PM Abe Urges Most Drastic Reforms Since WW2
By Mina Pollmann
Shinzo Abe called on Japan's Diet to push through structural reforms in the coming year.
New Report Highlights China's Cybersecurity Nightmare
By Shannon Tiezzi
A cyber threat group reported to have ties to the NSA validates China's fears of using U.S. technology.
China Stresses Ties With New Sri Lankan Government
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite predictions, Sri Lanka's new government has actively reached out to China.
Is the US Behind the Most Sophisticated Cyber Attacks to Date?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A report by a Russian cybersecurity firm lays bare the activities of a highly sophisticated cyber attack group.
China Nixes South China Sea Discussions at Defense Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
Once again, China is trying to block multilateral discussions over the South China Sea.
Why Trade With China: An Arctic Perspective
By Heidar Gudjonsson and Egill Thor Nielsson
China’s interest in the Arctic makes perfect economic sense.
3 Ways China’s High Speed Railway Technology Can Help Its Foreign Policy
By Dingding Chen
High speed railway will be the Chinese economy’s new name card.
US China Commission Moves Beyond the 'China Threat' Hype
By Greg Austin
A new report represents a major evolution in U.S. understanding of the PLA.