Archive
February 2015

India’s Myanmar Policy
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
In its relations with its neighbor, New Delhi needs to consider more than just economics.

The Implications of China’s Growth Slowdown
By Brendan P. O'Reilly
Slowing Chinese growth could have repercussions that extend well beyond the economy.

Interview: Kevin Rudd
By James Bowen
"China is such a large part of the global reality. For me it’s axiomatic that people understand China’s worldview."

The Philippines and Vietnam: Strategic Partners?
By Julio S. Amador III and Jeremie P. Credo
Hanoi and Manila are looking to elevate their relationship further in 2015.

North Korea's Nuclear Future: A Conversation With Joel Wit
By Ankit Panda
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Shannon Tiezzi discuss North Korea's nuclear weapons program with Joel Wit.

'Killer Robots' Need Regulation, Not a Ban
By Lucas Bento
Autonomous weapons can be disruptive, but that doesn't mean we should ban them altogether.

Indonesia May Kill Brazil Defense Deals Amid Execution Row
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Diplomatic spat could cause Jakarta to rethink procurement of Brazilian equipment.

Philippines Expels China Experts Amid South China Sea Concerns
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila ends Chinese involvement in running its power grid citing security fears.

How Powerful Is the US Military?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report assesses the military strengths of the United States, yet falls short in one crucial aspect.

What’s the Status of North Korea’s ICBM?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The truth is we know very little, but North Korea's ICBM is still not operational.

Questions Remain Over Chinese Involvement in Myanmar Violence
By Shannon Tiezzi
Accusations of Chinese interference in the ethnic conflict continue to plague China-Myanmar relations.

Xi's Blueprint for the Achieving the 'China Dream'
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi's "four comprehensives" are designed to lead China as it enters the next stage of development.