Archive
July 2015
Russia Takes Turkmenistan To Court Over the Price of Gas
By Catherine Putz
The gas spat between Gazprom and Turkmengaz continues.
Russia to Host World Military Games: China Brought its Own Tank
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The ‘World Championship Tank Biathlon 2015’ will kick off on August 1 near Moscow.
US Upgrades Malaysia in Trafficking Report: Boost for TPP, Blow to Rights?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington argues that Malaysia has made significant efforts to improve its record.
Will the Iran Deal Help the Iran-Pakistan Pipeline Project?
By Ankit Panda
Iranian sanctions relief could mean the completion of the Iran-Pakistan pipeline project is more likely.
China’s Capital Deficit – Not to Worry
By Sara Hsu
“China-watchers need not lose sleep over potential capital flight.”
How Putin Silences Human Rights Advocates in Russia
By Catherine Putz
The Committee Against Torture says it will close down rather rather than be labeled a ‘foreign agent.’
What the Trans-Pacific Partnership Means for Southeast Asia
By Hunter Marston
The trade deal would be a giant step for the four Southeast Asian countries currently in talks.
The Troubled Japan-South Korea Relationship
By Mina Pollmann
The Diplomat talks with Brad Glosserman and Scott A. Snyder about Japan-Korea relations.
China Commissions Fourth 'Carrier Killer Destroyer'
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese newest guided-missile destroyer is equipped with a deadly load of modern anti-ship missiles.
No, the TPP Does Not Threaten State Sovereignty
By Sinclaire Prowse
In defense of the TPP's Investor-State Dispute Settlement provisions.
Taiwan's Modernity and the 2016 Elections
By Kerry Brown
The modernity of Taiwan's politics contrasts sharply with mainland China's system.
Xi Jinping's Greatest Challenge
By Yang Hengjun
It's not anti-corruption or the economy, but a deeper contradiction.