Archive
April 2015
At End of Year One, Modi Fights to Maintain His Image
By Sanjay Kumar
As he celebrates the end of his first year in office, Narendra Modi fights aversion to the economic reforms he championed on the campaign trail.
Surprising Trends in US Views of China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Demographic trends in U.S. public opinion could be a positive sign for the future of U.S.-China relations.
How China Can Perfect Its 'Silk Road' Strategy
By Xue Li and Xu Yanzhuo
The challenges facing China's Silk Road strategy -- and how to overcome them.
US Embassy in Tajikistan's Reporting Lacks 'Credibility'
By Catherine Putz
More than 50 percent of the U.S. embassy in Dushanbe's funding comes from the Pentagon.
Could Japan and South Korea Be Hit by 1,000 Missiles?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report provides scenarios of North Korea's future delivery systems capabilities.
This Man Is Now Number 2 in North Korea
By Ankit Panda
Hwang Pyong-so is now indisputably second-in-command in North Korea.
China's Already Preparing for a Post-Sanctions Iran
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is ready to capitalize on any sanctions relief that comes with a final Iran deal.
Iran After Sanctions: An Emerging Economy Giant?
By Richard Javad Heydarian
An Iranian nuclear agreement could be an economic game changer.
Forget F-16s for Taiwan: It's All About A2/AD
By Van Jackson
Taiwan doesn't need F-16s; it needs an anti-access strategy.
Korea, Kazakhstan Deepen Cooperation
By Catherine Putz
South Korea’s broad-based engagement with Central Asia’s largest economy continues with two recent deals.
Why Japan's Textbook Controversy Is Getting Worse
By Mina Pollmann
Both international and domestic factors are feeding Japan's history textbook "war" with South Korea.
How Do the United States and Japan See Each Other?
By Ankit Panda
A new study sheds light on public attitudes in the United States and Japan.