Archive
February 2015
What Is China’s Way?
By Bob Lee
Rumors of the CCP’s impending demise may well be exaggerated.
The Russian-Iranian Military Agreement: Another Perspective
By Thomas Frear
Could oil price fears be driving Moscow to play the role of spoiler?
Balancing India’s Right
By Ali Ahmed
The appointment of a new foreign secretary is timely.
Southeast Asia’s Piracy Headache
By Miha Hribernik
The region saw a spike in piracy in 2014, and attacks became more deadly.
Uzkebistan: Rumors of Karimov’s Demise Emerge Again
By Paolo Sorbello
Rumors about the death of Uzbekistan’s president appear again in opposition media outlets. Another hoax?
Japan: From ‘Proactive Pacifism’ to ‘Proactive Diplomacy’
By Joseph A. Bosco
The region should welcome greater engagement by democratic Japan.
Dirty Politics in Pristine Maldives
By Vishal Arora
Allegations and counter allegations fly in the political cauldron of Malé, the nation’s capital.
Asian Cities Pay Hidden Price for Global Status
By Kris Hartley
Global status may offer prestige, but it doesn’t help the economically vulnerable.
India and the Nuclear Suppliers Group
By Malik Ayub Sumbal
Why Pakistan is unhappy at U.S. support for India’s bid to join the NSG.
Remembering Dr. Abdus Salam – Pakistan’s Greatest Scientist
By Sonya Rehman
Persecuted for his faith, Salam has long been forgotten in his homeland. That is about to change.
India-Pakistan: The Curious Case of the MFN Status
By Huma Sattar
Progress on bilateral trade issues appears to have been lost. What happened?
From China With Love: China, Norway and Espionage
By Benjamin David Baker
Norway's decision to expel a Chinese researcher on "national security" grounds keeps Sino-Norwegian relations cool.