Archive
October 2015
Republican Round #3: Survival of the Fittest
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Candidates focus on US economy and fight for their political future.
Japan's History Wars Aren't Over with Abe's Speech
By Tessa Morris-Suzuki
Recent events raise questions about Abe's commitment to upholding past apologies.
South Korea: The Politics Behind the History Wars
By Kyu Seok Shim
Latent within South Korea’s state-controlled history textbook controversy, a Game of Thrones
China Removes Deposit Interest Rate Ceiling
By Sara Hsu
The central bank announces a milestone in financial reform.
Road to Nowhere? Peace Efforts in the Southern Philippines
By Peter M. Sales
The derailing of the work of peace makers is raising the odds of renewed conflict in Mindanao.
Evaluating India-Africa Maritime Relations
By Abhijit Singh
Partnering Africa requires that India work with it in the maritime realm.
The Truth About China’s Ghost Cities
By Wade Shepard
The same process that produces currently underpopulated new areas has created some of the world’s most successful cities
John F. Kennedy’s Forgotten Crisis
By Bruce Riedel
1962 is remembered for the Cuban Missile Crisis, but the U.S. almost got involved in another war.
Myanmar’s Big Moment
By Jurgen Haacke
The forthcoming elections are a critical step into a somewhat uncertain future.
What Next for the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
By Francisco J. Sanchez
With the TPP, the Asia-Pacific has the opportunity to shape the future of international commerce.
Kyrgyz Victims of Domestic Violence Have Few Options
By Catherine Putz
Survivors face a range of social and structural barriers to seeking help, and justice.
What Did Pakistan Premier Sharif Actually Accomplish on His US Visit?
By Touqir Hussain and David Silverman
A look at a visit and what it means for Washington, Islamabad as well as other regional actors.