Archive
April 2015
Who's Your Daddy: Politics and Revenge in China's Anti-Corruption Campaign
By Bo Zhiyue
How a father-in-law's revenge brought down Nanjing's party secretary.
The One Prophecy Thailand’s Junta Leader Wants Silenced
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Prayuth hits out at a popular fortune-teller following a controversial prediction.
Why the ‘One Belt One Road’ Initiative Matters for the EU
By Shaohua Yan
China’s grand initiative represents all sorts of opportunities for Europe.
The Sad Plight of South Korea’s Migrant Workers
By Steven Denney
South Korea's migrant workers commonly face exploitation, but have little legal recourse.
Move Over, CCP: India's BJP Now the World's Largest Political Party
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India’s Bharatiya Janata Party claims to have overtaken China's Chinese Communist Party in membership.
China’s Expanding Offshore RMB Bond Market
By Sara Hsu
China’s overseas financial and real business activity continues to grow.
Why Shouldn't China Change the International Rules?
By Jin Kai
China is often accused of wanting to "change the rules." Is that automatically a bad thing?
China-US: Obstacles to a ‘New Type of Major Power Relations’
By Jimin Chen
There are several serious challenges the two powers need to surmount if they are to build successful relations.
How Sri Lanka Won the War
By Peter Layton
Lessons in strategy from an overlooked victory
Can India and China Be Friends?
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Perhaps, if they begin to focus on the economics rather than the geopolitics.
The Rise of Civic Nationalism in Taiwan: A Conversation with J. Michael Cole
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Shannon Tiezzi speak to J. Michael Cole about Taiwanese politics and society.
Is Russia More Powerful Than China in Cyberspace?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Recent intrusions by Russian hackers indicate that Moscow's cyber espionage activities are expanding.