Archive
April 2015
Will Zhou Yongkang Be Crucified?
By Bo Zhiyue
Once a political star, Zhou Yongkang could now face the death penalty to serve as a sharp warning to others.
The Evolving Jihad in South Asia
By Arif Rafiq
Jihadists in the region are adapting to a changing landscape.
The Plan to Save the Great Barrier Reef
By Luke Hunt
A new plan to protect the natural wonder enjoys rare bipartisan support in Australia.
Indonesia May Buy Amphibious Aircraft From Japan
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jakarta signals it is seriously thinking about the purchase.
23 Countries Want India's Help in Yemen Evacuation Operations
By Ankit Panda
India's success in evacuating its citizens from Yemen hasn't gone unnoticed.
Darkness and Hope in Load Poems Like Guns
By Catherine Putz
A new collection of poetry by contemporary Afghan women poets brings Herat's literary heritage to a broader audience.
Will This Plane Let China Control the South China Sea?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new aircraft would be capable of quickly shuttling Chinese cargo and personnel to the contested Spratly Islands.
China Makes Its Case For a Global Military
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is using the successful Yemen evacuation to argue that a global PLA is good for the world.
India, Thailand Seek Expanded Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New Delhi and Bangkok are looking to enhance the defense realm of their relationship.
Recap: A Community Conversation with Flashpoints Authors
By Ankit Panda & Alexandre Dor
On March 31, 2015, Flashpoints authors spoke to Reddit's /r/geopolitics community. Here are the highlights.
Times Are Getting Tougher for Central Asian Migrant Workers in Russia
By Catherine Putz
The Russian language, history, and civics test for migrant workers is getting tougher and more politicized this summer.
How Threatening Are China's Missiles?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing’s growing missile arsenal has Washington worried.