Archive
July 2015
Has the Philippines Forgotten its South China Sea Strategy?
By Richard Javad Heydarian
Manila is investing too much in its legal approach at its own expense. This was not always so.
Russia's 'Pivot to Asia' and the SCO
By Shannon Tiezzi
Richard Weitz on Russia's "pivot to Asia," Sino-Russia relations, and the future of the SCO
Myanmar Military Chief Vows Non-Interference in Elections
By Prashanth Parameswaran
General says result will be honored if victory is achieved fairly.
Japanese Company Apologizes for Forced Labor During World War II
By Shannon Tiezzi
Mitsubishi formally apologizes to U.S. POWs forced to work for the company during World War II.
Washington and Kabul Want a Joint Strategy Against ISIS in Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
Kabul and Washington are trying to nip the Islamic State in the bud in Afghanistan.
Strategy Games, War, and Asia’s New Map
By Van Jackson
In different regions in Asia, states are playing different types of strategic games.
India Needs a More Ambitious Foreign Policy, Says Country’s Top Diplomat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Foreign secretary S. Jaishankar suggests India should raise the level of its ambitions.
A New ‘Proactive’ Indian Foreign Policy under Modi?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
India’s foreign secretary suggests that more change is afoot than some acknowledge.
The AIIB and the Geo-Economics of Connectivity
By Uttara Sahasrabuddhe
The new bank offers a chance for India to pursue its own plans for regional connectivity.
Meet Russia's New Killer Robot
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new robotic platform will be capable of carrying out a host of tasks, including reconnaissance and patrol missions.
China and Russia to Stage Amphibious Assault Exercise in Sea of Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The naval drill will include about 20 warships and other vessels from both countries.
Why Did North Korea's Defense Minister Vanish?
By 38 North / Alexandre Mansourov
The reason for General Hyon Yong-chol's disappearance -- and his fate -- remains a mystery.