Archive
September 2015
Why North Korea Can’t Be the Next Cuba
By Sam Cho
The U.S. has had diplomatic breakthroughs with Cuba and Iran. Don’t expect the same for North Korea anytime soon.
Welcome to Planet Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Where the planet isn’t completely real and the press releases don’t matter.
Should We Stop Calling Kazakhstan an Autocracy?
By Catherine Putz
Nazarbayev says we should take Central Asia's culture and history into account and quit calling him an autocrat.
How History Shaped China's Water Crisis
By David Pietz
"China’s water challenges can only be fully understood from a historical perspective."
Japan's Abe Is in for a Successful September, But at a Cost
By Mina Pollmann
Abe will see his security legislation passed, but will need to boost Japan's economy to win back support.
How Hard Will the Great Fall of China Hit ASEAN?
By Luke Hunt
China's economic woes could take a heavy toll on Southeast Asia.
6 Reasons China Would Invade Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
A report from Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense outlines why -- and how -- the PLA would invade Taiwan.
Can South Korea Fix Northeast Asia’s Cooperation Deficit?
By Van Jackson
Seoul's new multilateral initiative ought to be welcomed in spite of its limits.
Former KMT Chairman Meets China's President Ahead of WW2 Anniversary Parade
By Shannon Tiezzi
Lien Chan's presence at China's military parade complicates things for Taiwan's government.
Tajik Leader in China, Building Roads
By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe needs Chinese investment to fix its deteriorating highway system.
US: North Korea Stands ‘No Chance’ in Defeating South
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In a televised interview U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter restated the obvious when discussing recent tensions.
Taiwan's Military Eyes Budget for New Submarines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The defense ministry seeks financing to expand the country’s submarine fleet.