Archive
September 2015
Islamic State Threatens Chinese Hostage
By Shannon Tiezzi
IS demanded ransom for a man it identified as a Chinese consultant.
South China Sea: Satellite Imagery Makes Clear China’s Runway Work at Subi Reef
By Victor Robert Lee
New satellite imagery shows work well advanced on a combat-capable air facility.
GOP Debates: China As Foil
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Will China-bashing or cool-headed candidates prevail?
Taiwan Practices Repelling PLA Invasion as China Conducts Firing Drills in Taiwan Strait
By Shannon Tiezzi
While Taiwan holds its major annual military exercise, China's PLA will conduct live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait.
How Foreign Analysis of China's Military Parade Missed the Point
By Zheng Wang
Most outside analysis of China's parade was surprisingly sensationalized, superficial, and over-interpreted.
Understanding China’s Eurasian Pivot
By Michael Clarke
The “One Belt, One Road” strategy provides a guide to the future of China in Eurasia.
South Korea's Migrant Workers in the Public Eye
By Steven Denney
The hardships faced by foreign workers in South Korea are slowing gaining more public attention.
Can the US Marines Help Build Indonesia’s Amphibious Capabilities?
By Grant Newsham and Swee Lean Collin Koh
The effort could play an important role in the rebalance.
Americans Are Worried About China, But the Reasons Why Might Surprise You
By Ankit Panda
Americans see a range of problems in U.S.-China relations--some with good reason, others less so.
Why is Indonesia Set to Cut its Military Budget for 2016?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move would be another blow to Jakarta’s military modernization efforts.
Amid Shifting Geopolitical Dynamics, India Plays Hard Ball in Afghanistan
By Harsh V. Pant
India is playing hardball with Afghanistan over Ashraf Ghani's misadventures with Pakistan.
With His Reelection As LDP President, Shinzo Abe Is Firmly in the Saddle
By Rupakjyoti Borah
With his reelection as LDP president, Shinzo Abe appears to be immovable.