Archive
April 2015
Turning a Blind Eye to Torture in Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
Amnesty International’s latest report, on torture in Uzbekistan, paints a damning picture.
Can the United States and Russia Jointly Combat Afghan Heroin?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report wants Moscow and Washington to work together to fight drug trafficking.
China Attacks Dalai Lama in New White Paper on Tibet
By Shannon Tiezzi
In a lengthy white paper on Tibet, Beijing denounces the Dalai Lama and his "middle way approach."
As Taiwan's Election Season Begins, Beijing Points to Red Lines
By Shannon Tiezzi
The DPP has officially selected a candidate and Beijing is getting nervous.
Will Corruption Undermine South Korea's Sub Modernization Program?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Seoul is building up its submarine fleet but corruption scandals could delay the deployments of new vessels.
India and Pakistan’s Proxy War in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
India is keen to emphasize that Pakistan has not always been a good neighbor.
The Global Arms Trade and the ‘Hyundaization’ Threat
By Richard A. Bitzinger
Rumors of the demise of U.S. arms trade dominance are exaggerated.
What Do Chinese People Actually Think About Politics?
By David Dawson
A new survey provides rare insight into the political views of people throughout China.
China’s THAAD Gamble Is Unlikely to Pay Off
By John K. Warden and Brad Glosserman
Beijing might have overplayed its hand on South Korea’s possible THAAD deployment.
Asia’s Growth Gap: India Versus The Rest
By Anthony Fensom
India is rapidly emerging as Asia’s next growth leader.
If North Korea Collapses, What Happens to Its WMDs?
By 38 North / Robert J. Peters
Securing and eliminating North Korea's nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons could be an insurmountable challenge.
George Kennan’s Geopolitics of the Far East
By Francis P. Sempa
A worldview based on "unsentimental calculations of the balance of power" and an understanding of human nature.