Archive
July 2015
Don't Forget About the New BRICS Bank
By Shannon Tiezzi
The New Development Bank, which opened today in Shanghai, has been overshadowed recently by the AIIB.
Kyrgyzstan Denounces Cooperation Treaty with America
By Catherine Putz
The diplomatic row between Kyrgyzstan and the U.S. continues, taking with it a treaty that benefited aid programs.
Is Europe Conquering South Korea’s Defense Sector?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
European military hardware is becoming more popular on the Korean peninsula.
Suicide Bombings in China: Beyond Terrorism
By Shannon Tiezzi
The latest suicide bombing in Shandong fits in a tragic pattern that has nothing to do with classic terrorism.
Asia’s Economic Competitiveness: Dynamism And Diversity
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insights from Raja Teh Maimunah
An American Poet's Love of China
By David Volodzko
Poet Marianne Moore had a fascination with China that found expression in her work.
China: The Cause of (and Solution to?) Illegal Logging
By Alison Hoare
To reverse its increasing impact on global deforestation, China needs new laws and tough enforcement.
Surprise: Japan Sees China as Its Main National Security Threat
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo’s 2015 defense white paper highlights concerns over Beijing’s maritime ambitions in Asia.
Just How Far Will Chinese Tolerate the CCP's Authoritarianism?
By J. Michael Cole
Xi Jinping's crackdown may not be tolerated forever.
Demonstrating for Peace in Japan
By John W. Traphagan
Protests over security legislation suggest that perhaps Japanese don’t want their country to be “normal.”
China’s Bond Market Continues to Inch Open
By Sara Hsu
The central bank takes another few steps in opening up China's bond market.
Turkmenistan Looks to Turn Natural Gas into Plastics
By Catherine Putz
With Japanese and Turkish investment, Ashgabat hopes to make natural gas into something else.