Archive
September 2015
Does Thailand Really Want to Join the TPP?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Bangkok is uttering maybes. But it is unclear if it can get to yes.
China, Iran Predict Closer Ties Thanks to Nuclear Deal
By Shannon Tiezzi
Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif visited China to discuss the future of the relationship once the JCPOA takes effect.
What Happened to Turkmenistan’s Tiger Economy?
By Casey Michel
The tiger of Ashgabat, if it ever was, is no more.
One Chinese City's Struggle With Water Scarcity
By Coco Liu
In the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, water demand is expected to outstrip supply by 2020.
UN Award Puts Spotlight on Educating Afghan Girls
By Catherine Putz
UNHCR honors an Afghan refugee for her indefatigable efforts to help girl refugees access education.
Evaluating the US-India Strategic Agenda
By Raymond E. Vickery, Jr.
As dynamic democracies with an interest in the future of Asia, the United States and India should come together.
Japan Pledges New Vessels, Loans to Vietnam in Boost to Strategic Partnership
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo and Hanoi strengthen their security and economic ties.
Chinese Admiral: South China Sea ‘Belongs to China’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
At a recent naval conference a Chinese Vice Admiral did not mince words.
Sri Lanka: Front and Center at the UN Human Rights Council
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s foreign minister recently delivered a strong speech in Geneva. Can the government match words with action?
South Korea, China React to Rumors of Upcoming North Korean Satellite Launch
By Shannon Tiezzi
China has warned against the launch, while South Korea promises to seek UN action if the North launches a rocket.
Is the China Growth Model Dead?
By Yukon Huang and Patrick Farrell
China needs to change the way it does business to ensure sustained growth.
The Missing Piece of US-China Relations: Trust
By Michael Tai
"U.S. antipathy to China is rooted in angst about its rise and the prospect of American decline."