Archive
November 2015
What Is China's Plan for Fighting Global Terrorism?
By Shannon Tiezzi
After the Paris attacks, China pledged to support the international fight against terrorism. But how?
The Consequences of China's Obsession With Stability
By David Volodzko
The India-Nepal Crisis
By Hemant Ojha
After two devastating earthquakes, a blockade on its border presents Nepal with another humanitarian crisis.
The Security Implications of China's Belt and Road
By Kerry Brown
How China's OBOR might creep from economics to security issues.
Kazakhstan Wants in on TAPI
By Catherine Putz
Weekend reading: Turkmen, Turks and other Turkmen, and the Tajikistan internet.
US Planning First Arms Sale to Taiwan in 4 Years
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, China vs. ISIS, Chabahar port, and the "Shadow Cold War." Friday links.
Dealing with Pakistan’s Nuclear Breakout
By Julian Schofield
What is the best way to bring Pakistan into the non-proliferation fold?
Interview: Alexis Dudden
By Emanuel Pastreich
How unprecedented are the tensions in East Asia today?
What Now for the Peacebuilding Process in Myanmar?
By David Hale
The NLD must maintain progress and broaden its focus.
The Importance of the Joint Statement on the US-ASEAN Strategic Partnership
By Ben Schreer and Sheryn Lee
The elevated relationship sends a clear message to China.
Saving Taiwan's Marine Corps
By Grant Newsham and Kerry Gershaneck
Taiwan’s amphibious capabilities are becoming dangerously weak.
China's Military Just Got a Big Structural Shakeup
By Ankit Panda
Plus, cost overrun and due diligence in Afghanistan, Mischief Reef updates, and more. Thanksgiving weekend links.