Archive
March 2015
China Challenges ASEAN with Land Fills in South China Sea
By Luke Hunt
With ongoing reclamation work, the outlook for the region remains grim.
Karl Haushofer and the Rise of the Monsoon Countries
By Francis P. Sempa
This writer understood geopolitical potential of the Indo-Pacific decades ago.
What South Korea’s New Ambassador to China Must Do
By Sukjoon Yoon
Chinese concerns over South Korea’s security arrangements with Japan and the U.S. must be addressed.
Afghanistan: Five Tasks for Ghani’s Crucial U.S. Visit
By Tamim Asey
With his country at a critical juncture, the Afghan president needs to make the most of his Washington visit.
If You Want to Understand Machiavelli, Read This Author
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Revisiting the usefulness of the "hedgehog and fox" analogy for defense analysis.
India No Longer the World’s Top Arms Importer
By Ankit Panda
IHS reports that Saudi Arabia surpassed India to become the world's top arms importer in 2014.
For First Time in 4 Years, China and Japan to Hold Security Talks
By Ankit Panda
Senior Chinese and Japanese officials will meet later this month for a security dialogue.
Is China’s ‘Non-Interference’ Here to Stay?
By Ankit Panda
Major General Huang Xing's alleged involvement in supporting Myanmar's Kokang rebels puts China in a tricky position.
India's ‘Airpocalypse’
By Asit K. Biswas & Julian Kirchherr
India has been pursuing a non-sustainable development path that repeats many of China’s mistakes.
India’s Middle East Policy Gathers Momentum
By Kabir Taneja
New Delhi’s active diplomacy with the region is now being bolstered by growing recognition of threats such as ISIS.
Martin Crowe: Cricket Celebrates a New Zealand Sporting Great
By Kiran Mohandas Menon
One of New Zealand’s finest cricketers is to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Assessing US Military Power
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A new report takes a look at the U.S. military's strength across the world, including the Asia-Pacific.