Archive
April 2015
Will Congress Kill the 'Rebalance to Asia'?
By Mina Pollmann
As Abe heads to the US, Congress remains a potential stumbling block for TPP negotiations.
Violence in Afghanistan Delays Ghani on Trip to India
By Catherine Putz
Attacks in Kunduz Province delayed the Afghan president’s departure for New Delhi.
US, Japan Agree to New Defense Guidelines
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. and Japan finalized a new set of defense guidelines envisioning a more global role for their alliance.
After Devasating Earthquake, China Rushes Aid to Nepal
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is sending hundred of rescue workers and millions of dollars worth of supplies to Nepal.
Who Landed a Radioactive Drone on Shinzo Abe's Roof?
By Mina Pollmann
A man claims he landed the drone on Abe's office roof to protest plans to restart nuclear power plants.
India's Infatuation With the UN Security Council
By Kabir Taneja
Permanent membership of the increasingly anachronistic body would offer prestige, but little else.
No Surprises in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello and Daniyar Kosnazarov
Stability triumphs over reform, as Karimov and Nazarbayev retain power in Central Asia.
The Rise of a New Tsinghua Clique in Chinese Politics
By Bo Zhiyue
Three Tsinghua alums with strong ties to each other -- and to Xi Jinping -- are climbing the ranks in Chinese politics.
Fighting People Smugglers: Lessons From Australia for Europe
By Greg Austin
European covert action forces may be needed in the Mediterranean Sea.
Australia and Iran to Cooperate in Fight Against ISIS
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Canberra and Tehran move closer in the fight against Sunni extremism.
India Still Lacks Modern Battlefield Communication
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The modernization of communications systems has lagged behind that of other weapons platforms in the Indian Army.
2 Years Later, Bangladesh's Rana Plaza Debacle Continues to Resonate Globally
By Zareen Muzaffar
The tragic Rana Plaza collapse in 2013 continues to affect how the world thinks about labor standards and worker safety.