Archive
February 2015
US Admiral: Chinese Subs Outnumber America's
By Shannon Tiezzi
A U.S. admiral told Congress that China now has more submarines than the U.S. -- and is building still more.
In South Korea, Changing Attitudes Toward Marriage
By Steven Denney
South Koreans increasingly see marriage as less imperative and cohabitation as more acceptable.
Australia and Norway to Work Together on Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new missile, specifically designed for the F-35A aircraft, will be jointly developed by both countries.
Taking US-China Relations Global
By Shannon Tiezzi
At a meeting in New York, Susan Rice and Yang Jiechi discussed cooperation on a global scale.
Iran and the United States Locked in Cyber Combat
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A recently published N.S.A. document reveals an ongoing cyber war between the United States and Iran.
Can China's Propagandists Be the Emperors of Cool?
By David Volodzko
Further reflections on the changing -- and unchanging -- nature of Chinese propaganda.
US, Japan Cautiously Rebuild Ties With Thailand
By Hana Rudolph
Concerned at rising Chinese influence since last year’s coup, the two countries adopt a pragmatic approach.
A New Era for India-Sri Lanka Relations?
By Sudha Ramachandran
A recent visit has encouraged optimism, but India will struggle to counter China’s influence.
When Will North Korea Conduct Its Next Nuclear Test?
By Tae-jun Kang
Analysts speculate North Korea could conduct a test as soon as May -- or not at all.
Can Atheistic China Play Conflict Mediator in ‘God’s Century’?
By James Chen
As China becomes more involved in international conflicts, it will need to understand the role of religion.
India Reveals Ambitious Railway Improvement Plans
By Ankit Panda
The Indian government will earmark $137 billion for railway expansion as part of its 2015 budget.
India’s Maldivian Headache
By Ankit Panda
Political crisis in the Maldives puts New Delhi in a position where it has to act. But how?