Archive
March 2015
Korean Media Uninterested in New Zealand Spying Revelations
By John Power
Local coverage surprisingly overlooks some serious espionage allegations.
China Slams Philippines For South China Sea ‘Hypocrisy’
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing turns the tables on Manila for resuming works in the South China Sea.
A Celebration in Northeast India
By Marc Ressang
The Doul Utsav (Holi) festival in Assam is a vigorous affair.
Lee Kuan Yew: A Tribute to a Visionary Pragmatist
By Cecilia Tortajada and Asit K. Biswas
Singapore’s former prime minister was a rare leader who combined vision with action.
Burmese Leaders Outed by Global Witness Over Alleged Land Grabs
By Luke Hunt
A new report reveals the extent of land grabbing in Myanmar, especially along the border with China.
Chinese Operations in Balochistan Again Targeted by Militants
By Kiyya Baloch
A fleet of oil tankers is attacked, as local tensions flare over major development projects.
China and India: Competing for Influence in Afghanistan
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
The two countries may well tussle for influence in postwar Afghanistan, but will also need to work together.
Japan Launches Its Largest Post-World War II Warship
By Ankit Panda
Plus, a new Chinese sub design, North Korean chemical weapons, an Indian naval accident and more. Defense links.
Indonesia, China Seal 'Maritime Partnership'
By Shannon Tiezzi
During President Jokowi's vist to China, he and Xi Jinping pledged increased maritime cooperation.
No, China Isn't Abandoning North Korea
By David Volodzko
The idea that Beijing will abandon North Korea remains wishful thinking.
Can US Energy Exports 'Pivot to Asia'?
By Qinnan Zhou
U.S. energy exports could shore up Asia's energy security -- if political hurdles are overcome.
China’s Kinder, Gentler Military Parade
By Shannon Tiezzi
China wants its military parade to showcase its peaceful intentions, not its capabilities.