Archive
October 2015
What Did Abe Accomplish in Central Asia?
By Mina Pollmann
Shinzo Abe's historic tour of Central Asia is an indication of unprecedented levels of Japanese interest in the region.
Is Japan Trying to Counter China in Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
Central Asia may have that economic frontier feel, but China (and Russia) have prior claims.
US Freedom of Navigation Patrols in the South China Sea: China Reacts
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing warned the U.S. that continued patrols would backfire.
Did China Just Hack the International Court Adjudicating Its South China Sea Territorial Claims?
By Jason Healey and Anni Piiparinen
Sometimes context and timing can be damning evidence.
Public Diplomacy: A Way Forward for South Asia
By Shah Meer Baloch
An initiative by the Swedish Institute is having a profound impact on its participants.
The UK: A Success Story for China’s Educational Soft Power
By Bochen Han
Unlike other Western countries, Britain is eager to welcome China's Confucius Institutes and educational outreach.
America’s Society Is Wealthier Than China’s – And It Doesn’t Matter
By Christopher A. McNally and Denny Roy
The large gap in private wealth has limited significance.
Gauging Japan’s ‘Proactive Contributions to Peace’
By Jeffrey W. Hornung
The rhetoric has been strong, but has it been matched by action.
Criticism of the UK’s New Approach to China Is Misplaced
By Rebecca Fabrizi
Wait for some evidence before assuming that only bad can come from good relations.
Indonesia Wants to Join TPP: President Jokowi
By Prashanth Parameswaran
President confirms intention to join during trip to the United States.
After Months of Waiting, US Finally Begins Freedom of Navigation Patrols Near China's Man-Made Islands
By Ankit Panda
The USS Lassen sailed within 12 nautical miles of a Chinese man-made island on October 27, 2015.
7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Afghanistan: What We Know
By Ankit Panda
The death toll in Afghanistan and Pakistan is expected to rise in the coming days.