Archive
February 2015
The New Silk Road and the Power of Ideas
By Ma Junjie
Much analysis is missing perhaps the most important potential role of China’s Silk Road aspirations.
US May Base Warships in Australia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington is eying ways to expand its military presence there.
Here’s How Malaysia and Indonesia Plan to Resolve Their Territorial Disputes
By Ankit Panda
Indonesia and Malaysia will appoint "special envoys" to help resolve their territorial disputes.
The Geopolitics of the Vietnam War
By Francis P. Sempa
Columnist James Burnham offered strategic insights into the war in Southeast Asia that remain relevant today.
An 'Obama Doctrine' Might Be Here At Last
By Jack Detsch
The White House’s new National Security Strategy, released on Friday, calls for the creation of a new international order based on trade and security.
Interview: Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri
By Saurabh Sharma
Pakistan's former foreign minister on what is needed for peace on the subcontinent.
Malaysia Jails Opposition Leader in Blow to Rights
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Court upholds Anwar Ibrahim's conviction, threatening to end his political career.
Singapore: A Mutiny Like No Other
By Joseph Hammond
The Singapore Mutiny of 1915 would have profound consequences for the future of Asia.
What’s the Status of the Indian-Russian Fifth Generation Fighter Jet?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A delay of the delivery of the new jet past 2022 seems likely.
China Confirms Pakistan Nuclear Projects
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Top official confirms extent of the growing Sino-Pakistan nuclear link.
Mainland Firm Lends a Hand as Taiwan Expands South China Sea Presence
By Shannon Tiezzi
A Shanghai shipping firm helped deliver materials Taiwan needs to construct a port in the disputed Spratly Islands.
Japan to Open Military Aid Channel
By Ankit Panda
Japan's new Development Cooperation Charter will allow for non-combat military aid and prioritize Southeast Asia.