Archive
September 2015
US Asia Strategy: Emerging Risks For The Next US President
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angie O. Tang
Insights from Professor Carla Freeman.
China: Sentenced to Debt?
By Sara Hsu
The country is grappling with a serious debt problem. Can it be overcome?
Malaysians Escalate Push For Najib’s Resignation
By Luke Hunt
The chorus of criticism directed at the Malaysian prime minister grows.
Russia Has a China Problem, Too
By Alexander Gabuev
Chaos in China's financial markets could have dire implications for the Kremlin's plans.
Rising to the Afghanistan Challenge
By Timur Urazayev
The international community should not lose focus on assisting Afghans in rebuilding their country.
India Approves $1.1 Billion Helicopter Contract for Additional Russian Mi-17s
By Ankit Panda
New Delhi's fleet of Russian Mi-17 helicopters is set to grow yet again.
South Korea's Economic Dependence on China
By Steven Denney
South Korea's export woes show just how dependent its economy is on markets abroad -- especially China.
Why Indonesia is Going Nowhere Fast Under Jokowi
By John McBeth
Jakarta is losing the international perceptions game.
China, Japan, South Korea to Hold Long-Delayed Trilateral Summit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Shinzo Abe is also expected to have his first official bilateral summit with Park Geun-hye.
Laos Officially Approves Controversial Dam Project
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Parliament okays concession agreement for Don Sahong project despite regional concerns.
Was Japan's Ex-Premier Missing from China's Military Parade?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese media reported that Tomiichi Murayama had taken ill and was unable to attend the parade.
Exclusive: Who's Really Behind Thailand’s Erawan Shrine Bomb Blast?
By Shawn W. Crispin
The Diplomat’s Shawn Crispin conducts an in-depth investigation into the recent Erawan Shrine bombing.