Archive
February 2015
The US, Japan and the South China Sea
By Mark J. Valencia
Having Japan patrol the South China Sea would be an unnecessarily provocative move.
Asia Leads Innovation Race
By Anthony Fensom
Asia fares well in a recent ranking of the world’s most innovative countries.
Thailand Scores Low on Political Rights
By Mong Palatino
A new report underscores the worsening political situation in Thailand.
Mackinder Revisited: Will China Establish Eurasian Empire 3.0?
By Artyom Lukin
China has emerged as a new contender for control over Mackinder’s “Heartland.”
Australia Joins Asia’s Dollar Discounters
By Anthony Fensom
Will a recent rate cut by Australia’s central bank be enough to revive a faltering economy?
China’s Ghost Fleet in the Indian Ocean
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Are the stories surrounding China’s Indian Ocean fleet just wishful thinking?
What Xi's Catchphrases Say About His Priorities for China
By Shannon Tiezzi
In a recent list of "hot phrases" said by President Xi Jinping, domestic affairs dominate.
The Future of South Korea's Welfare System
By Steven Denney
Both the South Korean people and the ruling party are unsure about the possibility of expanding welfare.
Sri Lanka to Go Ahead With Chinese Port Project
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Contrary to the new Sri Lankan government's pre-election posturing, plans for Chinese projects in Sri Lanka remain on track.
East Timor’s Prime Minister Steps Down
By Ankit Panda
Xanana Gusmao, the prime minister of East Timor, resigned ahead of a planned government restructuring.
Austria-Hungary: A Mirror of India’s Domestic Situation
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India may not be heading for the same fate as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but that doesn't mean the example is flawed.
The White House Releases a New National Security Strategy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new document is meant to explain the purpose and promise of American power in the years ahead.