Archive
February 2015
2016 US Presidential Race: Asia Policy in Play
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angie O. Tang
How Asia could inform the foreign policy of the new administration.
'The Fog of Peace': Why We Are Not Able to Predict Military Power
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Our obsession with technology can pose problems in doing good analysis.
Delhi Elections Threaten to Undermine Modi’s Narrative
By Sanjay Kumar
For the BJP, the stakes are high in the New Delhi elections.
Obama's Parting Words in India: Tough but Necessary
By Raymond Vickery and Michael Kugelman
Obama left India with an unusual and historic speech, one that will ultimately be helpful for U.S.-India relations.
The Comeback of Armor in the US Military
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Armored forces still have a role to play in future conflicts.
Japan, Philippines Boost Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo and Manila are looking to elevate their defense relationship.
China Warns Against Obama-Dalai Lama Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
Reports that Obama and the Dalai Lama will both attend the National Prayer Breakfast in DC have Beijing up in arms.
US Military Reverses Decision to Classify Data on Afghan Forces
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The US military has performed another U-turn on releasing data on the Afghan National Security Forces.
Tokyo Snubs Okinawa's New Anti-Base Governor
By Mina Pollmann
The LDP is using its position as Japan's governing party to make life difficult for Okinawa's new anti-base governor.
Shoring up the 'Rule of Law' in China's Military
By Susan Finder
Chinese authorities are revamping the military legal system to promote the rule of law and weed out corruption.
Xi’s Anti-Corruption Campaign: Moving China’s 'Cheese'
By Yang Hengjun
The fight against corruption goes beyond arresting officials -- it will touch the lives of every Chinese person.
India Joining the China Containment Brigade? Not So Fast.
By Shannon Tiezzi
A trilateral meeting between Russia, China, and India's foreign ministers reveals the synergy between those countries.