Archive
July 2015
Poisoning the Well of US-China Relations
By Elizabeth C. Economy
Blaming "hostile foreign forces" for economic and social ills trades short-term gain for long-term pain.
Shaping the Asia-Pacific Order: Don’t Count the US Out
By Robert A. Manning
With some foresight and leadership, the postwar system can survive.
China in BRICS: A Threat to US Power?
By Sara Hsu
China's involvement in BRICS should be seen as a positive, not as a threat.
India, Pakistan, and the Relevance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Katie Putz discuss Narendra Modi's trip to Central Asia, the SCO summit, and more.
Thailand Deports 100 Uyghurs to China
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, Thailand buys three Chinese submarines and protesters gather outside the Thai embassy in Turkey.
Assessing the Latest India-Pakistan Prime Ministers Meeting
By Ankit Panda
The Indian and Pakistani prime ministers met for the first time in 2015. What did their meeting accomplish?
Turkmenistan Says Russia Hasn’t Paid for Gas in 2015
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan has a press problem and other links.
Why Middle Powers Matter to India
By Karan Pradhan
Middle powers hold the key - economically and geopolitically - to India’s growth and security.
Can We Trust the New Dialogue Between India and Pakistan?
By Sanjay Kumar
Narendra Modi and Nawaz Sharif are speaking again. Is this a good development?
Liberal Voices Remain as Assertive as Ever in Bangladesh
By Sanjay Kumar
Dhaka University continues to endure as the heart of progressive liberalism in Bangladesh.
Limits of US-Vietnam Relations Revealed in Communist Party Leader Visit
By Shawn W. Crispin
The recent trip is not as monumental as some are making it out to be.
America's Aircraft Carrier Challenge
By Robert Farley
The United States may operate 10 carriers, but it doesn't do so at the same time.