Archive
April 2015
Why the Fighting in Kokang Threatens Peace in Myanmar
By Priscilla Clapp
The turmoil on Myanmar’s border with China has potentially significant implications.
The China-India Defense Dialogue
By Arushi Gupta
The two countries seek to improve cooperation ahead of next month’s summit.
Behind China’s Cool Response to Hillary’s 2016 Announcement
By Kevin Wang
Chinese have mixed feelings about the possibility of a Hillary Clinton presidency.
The U.S. Presidential Race: Hillary and India
By Alyssa Ayres
The recently announced presidential candidate has a deep familiarity with India.
The New Zealand Dollar’s Big Moment
By Helen Clark
Buoyed by a strong economy, the Kiwi approaches a historic parity.
Myanmar’s US Lobby Link Enters the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Other Reasons China Wants to Block THAAD Deployment
By Jin Kai
China's concerns aren't all about security. Having THAAD in South Korea would bring diplomatic headaches as well.
Thailand Completes Troubling New Constitution
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first draft of the charter contains some worrying provisions.
An 'All Weather' Encounter: China's Xi Jinping Heads to Pakistan
By Ankit Panda
Chinese President Xi Jinping will head to Pakistan next week. What's on the agenda?
‘Ambassadors’ and Prostitutes: South Korea’s Sex Workers
By Steven Denney
A court challenge to South Korea's Special Law on Sex Trade brings the debate over prostitution out in the open.
Pakistan Tests Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
For the first time since 2012, Pakistan tests a nuclear-capable medium-range ballistic missile.
The Real History of the South China Sea Disputes
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, new details on Zhou Yongkang's crimes and another look at China's ghost cities. Friday China links.