Archive
February 2015
Cambodia’s Strongman Taunts Opposition With Rocket Fire
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s premier Hun Sen takes aim at activists battling a Chinese dam project.
Japan Troop Deployment Near Taiwan Clears Major Hurdle
By Mina Pollmann
Residents on Yonaguni Island voted in favor of a proposed base housing SDF troops.
Creating a Security Architecture for the Indian Ocean
By Darshana M. Baruah
To provide security in the Indian Ocean, we need multilateral cooperation from India, Japan, the U.S., and Australia.
Cambodia Suspends China Dam Project to Silence Opposition
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move comes a day after the controversial deportation of a Spanish anti-dam activist.
Sri Lanka’s Mahinda Rajapaksa Hopes for Comeback
By Vishal Arora
The former president is hoping to return to politics in upcoming parliamentary elections.
CIA to Expand Cyber Espionage Capabilities
By Franz-Stefan Gady
CIA director John Brennan considers creating a new cyber directorate in Langley.
Young Chinese Parents Hesitate on Second Child
By Han Zhang
A relaxation of the one-child policy hasn’t produced the expected results.
Cambodia-Japan Relations: Beyond the East China Sea
By Phoak Kung
Regional maritime disputes put Cambodia in an awkward spot. It must not take sides.
Central Asia Feels Effects of Russian Economic Slowdown
By Casey Michel
Those countries that rely on migrant remittances in particular are feeling the pinch.
Is Pakistan’s 'War on Terror' Out of Time?
By Jack Detsch
With Washington’s patience and money fading, is time running out for Pakistan's offensive against domestic terrorism?
Why Hasn't Maritime Multilateralism Worked in Southeast Asia?
By Ankit Panda
Asian maritime disputes stem from deeply entrenched national interests.
The Small Islands Holding the Key to the Indian Ocean
By Darshana M. Baruah
Small islands dotting the Indian Ocean are emerging at the center stage of great power politics.