Archive
September 2015
As US, China Trade Spying Accusations, Citizens Are Caught in the Crossfire
By Shannon Tiezzi
A U.S.-China relations fray, espionage charges are popping up with increasing frequency.
Fighting Piracy: Is a Grand Asian Strategy Possible?
By Nilanthan Niruthan
A region-wide approach will be needed to effectively tackle a growing menace.
Turkmenistan Holds 14-Year Old Hostage
By Catherine Putz
Geldy Kyarizov's daughter and sister-in-law remain barred from leaving the country, a ploy to ensure Kyarizov's return.
China’s Military Parade, Civil-Military Relations and Army Unity
By Ka Po Ng
The presence of generals in the formations was designed to send a message.
Indonesia Defends its Foreign Policy Record under Jokowi
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi dismisses criticism of Jakarta’s ‘narrow nationalism’ in a key speech in Washington.
No ‘Paradise on Earth’: Why Japan Should Right a Historic Wrong
By Kanae Doi
Tokyo for years supported a program that condemned many to hell on earth.
Amid Ongoing India-Pakistan Clashes, Is Diplomacy Possible?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
After weeks of clashes, a flag meeting this week sought to defuse tensions.
The Truth About US Freedom of Navigation Patrols in the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
US patrols within 12 nautical miles of China's artificial islands have a complicated legal basis.
How Washington Can Manage Sustainable Strategic Competition With China
By Robert Daly
What's needed now is long-term messaging at a short summit.
The Limits of a US-China Cyber Deal
By Shannon Tiezzi
Yes, a potential US-China cyber deal is important, but it will leave many key issues unresolved.
Malaysia, Indonesia Boost Counterterrorism Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move comes amid rising Islamic State threat in Southeast Asia.
Singapore Haze: A New Strategy Needed
By Asit K. Biswas and Kris Hartley
Solving the problem must begin in Indonesia with public understanding.