Archive
February 2015
The Defense Budget Debate Rages On
By Franz-Stefan Gady
What is behind the White House's passivity on cuts in the defense budget?
Indonesia Wages War on Alcohol
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Government restricts alcohol sales to “protect future generations”.
Of Course China Is Building More Aircraft Carriers
By Shannon Tiezzi
The latest leak regarding China's aircraft carriers -- though quickly deleted -- only reveals an open secret.
How Factionalism in Chinese Politics Is Misunderstood
By Bo Zhiyue
Media descriptions of three "factions" in Chinese politics are actually not very helpful.
Narendra Modi Will Visit China in May
By Ankit Panda
The Indian prime minister will visit China for the first time in May.
Japan Launches Spy Satellite
By Ankit Panda
Japan launched a spy satellite to supplement its two radar satellites.
Nepal: Days of Chaos
By Omar Havana
Opposition disruption ensures that lawmakers miss yet another deadline for adopting a constitution.
Lawsuit Pushes Uber off the Road in India
By Jack Detsch
A woman allegedly raped by her New Delhi-based driver has filed suit against the ride service giant.
Remembering Colleen McCullough
By Helen Clark
The multitalented Australian author of The Thorn Birds died last week.
Why China Doesn't See India As a Threat
By Dingding Chen
A warmer India-U.S. relationship will not hurt China-India relations -- unless India makes a suicidal choice.
Central Asia as a Source of ISIS Militants
By Casey Michel
A recent report suggests a surge in the number of Central Asians heading off to fight with ISIS. Really?
How a 120-Year-Old War Is Driving China's Military Modernization
By David M. Liebenberg
An essay by Gen. Fan Changlong on the First Sino-Japanese War reveals China's current vision for military modernization.