Archive
December 2015
Who Is Militarizing the South China Sea?
By Mark J. Valencia
Those making accusations should begin by defining exactly what they mean by “militarization.”
Chile and the Southeast Pacific
By Balaji Chandramohan
The South American country has a growing presence in the Asia-Pacific.
U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Investigated for Lèse Majesté
By Joshua Kurlantzick
It is a move that does not augur well for U.S.-Thailand relations.
China and Climate Change: Three Things to Watch After Paris
By Elizabeth Economy
China has made its promises. Will it now deliver?
China's Minister of Public Security Outlines Anti-Terrorism Agenda
By Shannon Tiezzi
Guo Shengkun urged a stronger response to terrorism, and he has plenty of ideas on what needs to be done.
Connecting the Dots in Obama's Intelligence Scandal
By David J. Karl
An emerging scandal exemplifies a long-running critique of Obama's foreign policy.
China Deploys First Nuclear Deterrence Patrol
By Benjamin David Baker
China reportedly deployed its first-ever submarine nuclear deterrence patrol. What does it mean?
Understanding Pakistan’s Role in the Saudi-Led Anti-Terror Coalition
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Islamabad is reportedly part of the new alliance. What might that mean?
China Brings Push for Cyber Sovereignty to the UN
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, links on the Moranbong Band, the Taiwan arms sale, and the South China Sea. Your weekly China news roundup.
The Limits of Agricultural Reform in North Korea
By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
As long as North Korea’s agriculture continues to be centrally planned by the state, it can only improve so much.
Why Post-WWII Reconciliation Failed in East Asia
By Robert Farley
The legacy of the war endures, impacting modern regional relations.
Is Progress in Central Asia an Illusion?
By Catherine Putz
Links: Podcast on the reality of the Eurasian Economic Union and an overly optimistic view on the region by 2050.