Archive
March 2015
Suspended Sri Lankan Port Project Complicates Sirisena's Trip to China
By Shannon Tiezzi
President Sirisena's first state visit to China risks being overshadowed by the debate over Colombo Port City.
Meet Pakistan's Newest Political Odd Couple
By Jack Detsch
Pakistan’s MQM and PPP are now partners in Sindh province.
China's Master Plan for Remaking Its Courts
By Susan Finder
Analyzing the Supreme People's Court's outline for reforming China's courts.
The Real Intention Behind China's Extreme Counter-Terrorism Law
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The draft counter-terrorism law is a sort of insurance card for CCP leadership vis-à-vis the US.
India Unveils New Coastal Surveillance Radar Network
By Ankit Panda
With an eye on maritime domain awareness, India is investing in coastal surveillance networks.
Hanoi Citizens Protest Tree-Felling Plan
By Helen Clark
Plans to chop down the trees that line the city’s historic streets have met with a vigorous response.
Cambodia Defends Its Human Rights Record
By Mong Palatino
The country has presented a human rights report to the UN in Geneva.
Tough Outlook for Central Asian Economies
By Paolo Sorbello
The ADB has published a discouraging outlook for the next two years.
China and Non-Proliferation: Progress at Last?
By Ian J. Stewart
China is often criticized for its record on nuclear non-proliferation. The reality is more nuanced.
China’s Growing Presence in Russia’s Backyard
By Neil Thompson
Russia’s traditional dominance of Central Asia is being tested by China’s economic appeal.
Call North Korea Anything But This...
By Ankit Panda
The chairman of South Korea's ruling party implied North Korea could be recognized as a nuclear power.
Diplomatic Access: South Korea
By Diplomatic Access
ROK Ambassador to the U.S. Ahn Ho-Young on his country's relations with North Korea, China, the U.S., and more.