Archive
July 2015
What Weapons Will a Post-Deal Iran Look to Purchase? Pretty Much Everything
By Robert Farley
With the Iran deal, Tehran will be looking to purchase arms. Who's selling?
The Environmental Problem China Can No Longer Overlook
By Elizabeth Economy
China's Ministry of Environmental Protection is taking steps to clean up soil contamination. Will it be enough?
A New Indonesia Military Base Near the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new plan needs to be put into proper perspective.
Japan's New Security Legislation: A Missed Opportunity
By Yuki Tatsumi
By focusing solely on constitutionality, Japan missed the opportunity for a frank debate on its actual security policy.
China’s Imploding Pressure Cooker: Xinfang Petitions
By Leo Lin
The petition system plays an important role, but is seriously underpowered.
El Niño and Southeast Asia
By Nithin Coca
The region is highly susceptible to El Niño events, and to climate change.
Interview: Robert Kaplan
By Rafał Tomański
Journalist and geopolitical analyst Robert Kaplan on the South China Sea, China and Asia’s future.
The Real Cause of North Korea’s Drought Problems
By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
By trying to help, the international community may be making long-run matters worse.
Can Indonesia Speed Up Its Military Aircraft Modernization?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s latest attempt may be more challenging than it looks.
Shanghai’s Disneyland: Mickey Mouse With Chinese Characteristics
By Shannon Tiezzi
New details about Shanghai Disneyland reveal how the park fuses a global brand with Chinese culture.
Sharks in a Volcano: Why You Should Care
By Catherine Putz
Scientists found hammerheads swimming inside the crater of an underwater volcano--do they know when it's about to blow?
Abe's World War 2 Statement: Beyond History
By Gilbert Rozman
The factors shaping the Abe Statement are far more complex than historical issues alone.