Archive
February 2015
Does Asia Need a New Maritime Organization Beyond ASEAN?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Some are calling for a new institution to manage Asia’s maritime disputes.
India's New Aircraft Carrier Plans May Get a Boost
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New Delhi wants to expedite and upgrade its new aircraft carrier currently in the works.
Afghanistan Transfers Captured Uyghur Militants to China
By Ankit Panda
The Afghan government is showing Beijing that it's serious about counter-terrorism cooperation.
3 Countries Asked to Bid for Largest-Ever Australian Defense Contract
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A competitive evaluation process will take 10 months to complete.
Former Maldives President Arrested
By Ankit Panda
Mohamed Nasheed's arrest sparked clashes in Malé between supporters of the opposition and the current government.
India’s Next Budget Needs a Vision for Leading Asia
By Swaminathan S Anklesaria Aiyar
India's 2015 budget will need to address several key areas.
Forget Drones - This Is the US Arms Export to Watch
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A little-known material has the potential to revolutionize weapons technology.
Anti-Mainland Sentiment on the Rise in Hong Kong
By Shannon Tiezzi
Recent protests in Hong Kong have openly targeted tourists and students from the Chinese mainland.
Internal Security: Australia’s PM Is Off Message
By Greg Austin
Tony Abbott's recent speech on national security and Islamic terrorism conflated religion and violence in the name of religion.
Australia Eyes US Drones
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Canberra is moving closer to acquiring drones from its ally.
What China and North Korea Really Think of Each Other
By Kerry Brown
Though often depicted as inseparable allies, in truth China-North Korea relations are on shaky ground.
The Perils of Korean Unification
By 38 North / Jennifer Lind
Any discussion of a united Korea’s economic future must consider the potential for a perilous and drawn-out transition.