Archive
April 2015
Australia, Vietnam and Anniversaries of War
By Helen Clark
The two countries have both celebrated major anniversaries, with little tolerance for dissent.
Is Hamas Training Operatives in Malaysia?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An old claim resurfaces with some new evidence.
What Does Regime Change in Sri Lanka Mean for the United States?
By Taylor Dibbert
Is the Obama administration too eager to embrace Sri Lanka’s new government?
Russia and Kazakhstan’s Trade War
By Catherine Putz
Not all is well in the Eurasian Economic Union, but is it a trade war?
South Korea's Liberal Party Woes Continue
By Steven Denney
Despite low approval ratings for the ruling party, South Korea's opposition didn't fare well in by-elections.
China Offers $2 Billion to Oil-Rich Equatorial Guinea
By Shannon Tiezzi
China will offer $2 billion to help Equatorial Guinea move beyond a reliance on oil.
Hope and History: Shinzo Abe's Speech to Congress
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Japanese prime minster's anticipated speech to a joint session of the U.S. Congress.
What Press Freedom in Eurasia?
By Catherine Putz
Every year is a bad year for press freedom across the former Soviet Union. Last year was no different.
How China's Ministry of Public Security Controls Cyber Policy
By Greg Austin
How the Ministry of Public Security drives Beijing's cyber policy.
Australia: National Security Innovation Priorities
By Greg Austin
How much should Canberra invest in cyber security, including S&T innovation?
Taliban Onslaught: What is Happening in Afghanistan?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The fighting season in Afghanistan began with a vengeance this year.
Indonesia Executions Strain Ties With Australia
By Helen Clark
Diplomatic blowback begins following the executions of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran