Archive
March 2015
Ousted Chinese General Aided Myanmar Rebels: Report
By Shannon Tiezzi
SCMP reports that a general accused of corruption was actually ousted for giving assistance to Myanmar's Kokang rebels.
China's 'New Normal' in 2015: Cause for Concern?
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's editors discuss China's defense budget, South China Sea reclamation efforts, anti-terror law, and more.
Japan Inc.’s Offshore Gamble
By Anthony Fensom
The giants of Japan’s service sector are now looking overseas for opportunity.
Netanyahu’s Faulty Case to the U.S. Congress
By Daniel R. DePetris
For the Israeli Prime Minister, compromise isn’t an option.
What Does the NPC Have to Say About China's Pollution Woes?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Announcement made during the "two sessions" hint at increased enforcement of environmental laws.
Does the Sri Lankan Election Herald a Viable Indo-Pacific?
By William Bullock Jenkins
“Sri Lanka’s democratic transition and the pragmatic decision to not exclude China bode well for a positive Indo-Pacific pluralism.”
Japan: Abe Misses Chance on Immigration Debate
By Colin Moreshead
The silence of the Japanese prime minister following the recent “apartheid” controversy speaks volumes.
China, the US, and Africa: Competition or Cooperation?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus Taiwan's international role, China-Pakistan ties, and a cyber salvo in the Senkaku/Dioaoyu dispute.
US Army to Continue Military Dialogue with the PLA
By Franz-Stefan Gady
US Army Pacific will push for closer ties with the Chinese military.
Russia’s Eastern Command at Sea
By Greg Austin
Russia is intent on returning to classic geopolitics backed up by naval power.
Will South Korea Have to Bomb the North, Eventually?
By Robert E. Kelly
As North Korea expands its nuclear arsenal, will Seoul have to consider targeting missile sites at some point?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Prepares for an Indian Ocean Tour
By Ankit Panda
Modi will visit Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and the Seychelles. A planned visit to the Maldives has been cancelled.