Archive
November 2015
China’s ‘New Normal’ Economy and Social Stability
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's economic growth is slowing, but Beijing has a plan to keep people from feeling the pinch.
Australia Begins Construction of Final Air Warfare Destroyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Australian shipbuilders confirm that the keel for the third Hobart-class destroyer was laid down on November 19.
China Promotes Trade, Maritime Silk Road in Malaysia
By Shannon Tiezzi
While visiting Malaysia, China's premier offered loans and rhetoric designed to boost the Maritime Silk Road.
US Approves Sale of 3 Global Hawk Drones to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department approved a $1.2 billion arms deal with Japan.
Who Are China's 'Princelings'?
By Bo Zhiyue
Princelings are often talked about as a bloc, but in truth there are several different kinds.
China's Own 'Double Standard' on Terrorism
By David Volodzko
China continues to lump terrorist groups and peaceful activists together -- and to censor media coverage of both.
Policy 101: Kick-Starting Asian Growth
By Anthony Fensom
The region’s leaders have pledged action. Now they need to deliver.
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan’s Unresolved Border
By Catherine Putz
Does increased focus on border security make the border less secure?
ASEAN Creates New Community Under Malaysia’s Chairmanship
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Southeast Asian leaders ink declaration to formally establish an ASEAN Community.
The Data Is in the Details: Cross-Border Data Flows and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
By Sam Klein
How will the TPP impact cross-border data flows, the lifeblood of the modern Internet.
India Tests Supersonic Advanced Air Defense Missile
By Ankit Panda
India tested its supersonic interceptor missile, known as the Advanced Air Defense (AAD) system.
Why India Is Key to a Climate Change Agreement in Paris
By Raymond E. Vickery Jr.
As world leaders gather in Paris for climate talks, expect India to play a major role in any agreement at COP21.