Archive
September 2015
Malaysia Eyes New Border Security Agency
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Deputy prime minister says the country wants to get serious about policing its borders.
Indonesia Weapons Firm Inks New Defense Deal with UAE
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Agreement with state-owned arms manufacturer PT Pindad unveiled during Jokowi’s trip.
Obama: Cyber Theft ‘an Act of Aggression’ but US and China Can Develop Norms
By Graham Webster
The White House recently suggested that Washington and Beijing could lead the world in developing norms for cyberspace.
How Many Nukes Does North Korea Have?
By John Power
Pyongyang confirmed that its nuclear facility is back online, but there's still a lot we don't know about the program.
Interview: Scott Radnitz on Kyrgyzstan
By Samuel Ramani
A look at the recent political, security and economic developments in Kyrgyzstan.
Selling Dreams Along the Silk Road
By David McArdle
A football slave or a naïve migrant?
The China-US Bilateral Investment Treaty: Next Week?
By Sara Hsu
Both nations could gain from a balanced treaty.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Growing Pains
By Richard Weitz
The euphoria of summer is bumping up against some tricky political realities.
How Do Indians Feel About Narendra Modi's Handling of Foreign Policy?
By Ankit Panda
In general, Indians are pleased about their prime minister's handling of the country's international affairs.
With Security Pledge, US Tech Firms in China Face a Tough Choice
By Ankit Panda
For U.S. companies in China, there are two options: comply with draconian Chinese anti-terror laws or leave the market.
The Environmental Cost of China’s South China Sea Construction
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more on the Tianjin explosions, China previews Xi's trip to DC, and the world's biggest solar plant. China links.
Japan’s Coming Cabinet Reshuffle
By Mina Pollmann
Abe’s new Cabinet will signal his priorities for Japan after winning reelection as LDP president.