Archive
July 2015
Climate Change: Can India Take the Lead in Paris?
By Kamal Madishetty
Recent initiatives suggest the country could play a more confident role at COP 21.
Why China’s Media Controls Are Better Than Ever
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Turkey and Chinese Uyghurs, hope for a Xi-Abe summit, and trouble for Taylor Swift. Friday China links.
Politics of Polarization in New Caledonia
By Sally Andrews
A fragile political situation could be derailed over a new law.
Preliminary Lessons From Japan’s Security Debate
By Robert Dujarric
“There is a lot more continuity than discontinuity in Japanese defense policy.”
Myanmar and the Future of Asia's New Great Game
By Jeremie P. Credo
Myanmar's opening has made its growing strategic value to major powers even more evident.
Sorry, the United Kingdom Does Not Owe India Reparations
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
There are good reasons why Britain doesn't owe India reparations.
Weak Yen Spells Trouble for Korean Exporters
By Steven Denney
A weak yen could give Japan an edge over Korean exporters in the short- and long-term.
How Should Vietnam Respond to China's South China Sea Oil Rig Return?
By Chau Bao Nguyen
A look at Beijing's motivations and Hanoi's options.
Does a Kazakh Own Sherlock Holmes’ Apartment?
By Catherine Putz
A few interesting stories to read over the weekend
Taiwanese Students Occupy Education Ministry Over Textbook Controversy
By J. Michael Cole
Taiwanese students are up in arms regarding recent changes to the country's history textbooks.
Squabbling Energy Oligarchs Threaten Moscow’s LNG Plans
By Quentin Buckholz
Russia is at risk of missing out on Asia’s giant gas market.
Super Humans and Killer Robots: How the US Army Envisions Warfare in 2050
By Franz-Stefan Gady
2050: The year Terminator meets Universal Soldier.