Archive
March 2015
Japan and Laos Forge New Strategic Partnership
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries have decided to elevate their relationship at a critical time.
Reclaiming Pakistan, One City at a Time
By Sonya Rehman
A new tourist bus company is setting out to reboot culture in an exhausted country.
The Real Challenge to Iranian Nuclear Talks
By Richard Javad Heydarian
The true reason why opponents are decrying ongoing negotiations.
Vietnam, Cambodia Boost Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two sides are looking to expand their defense cooperation.
Preserving History: Lessons From Afghanistan and Iraq
By Jack Detsch
ISIS’s destruction of sacred historical monuments deserves condemnation. But it is part of a broader and older problem.
Ahead of Abe Visit, Pressure Builds For Obama on TPP
By Jack Detsch
The clock is ticking for the Obama administration to get the TPP past Congress.
India Gears Up to Tackle China in Its Backyard
By Harsh V. Pant
With Narendra Modi's tour of three Indian Ocean states this week, New Delhi will renew its commitment to the region.
Singapore Defends Caning
By Prashanth Parameswaran
City-state refutes international criticism following court decision last week.
Taiwan Plans Military Display to Mark WW2 Anniversary
By Shannon Tiezzi
The KMT is eager to make sure its contributions to World War II are not overlooked.
100 More Bomb Blasts Planned in Thailand, Police Told
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Detained suspects disclose details about bomb plots following grenade attack.
Just How Powerful Is Xi Jinping?
By Kerry Brown
China's leader has all the levers of power, but can he provide results commensurate with his status?
China's 2015 NPC Session: The Case of the Missing Presidents
By Bo Zhiyue
Former presidents Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao are both MIA at the NPC. Why?