Archive
2015
China’s Military Reforms and Risk Escalation
By Joseph A. Bosco
The devolution of authority portends a rise in dangerous incidents.
China's Attack on Feminism? Not Quite.
By David Volodzko
The complicated outlook for women's rights in China.
Japan's Tangle of Ideology and Diplomacy
By Yo-Jung Chen
Abe’s diplomatic successes are being constrained by his ideological leanings.
The Chinese Submarine Threat
By Ben Ho Wan Beng
What is the scale of the threat to U.S. supercarriers of China’s growing undersea capabilities?
A Real Durable Solution for Southeast Asia's Refugees
By Adam Saltsman
The conversation must be broadened if "durable solutions" have any chance of being truly durable.
Is a Chinese National Fighting Against Islamic State in Syria?
By Benjamin David Baker
A Chinese national is fighting for the YPG. How does this affect Beijing’s role in the conflict?
Interview: Benjamin Elman
By Emanuel Pastreich
"The 'rise of China' narrative can be read in different ways, and for Japan it is a challenge."
Has U.S. Cyber Pressure Worked on China?
By Graham Webster
Read those leaks carefully.
Turkmenistan: 20 Years of Neutrality
By Ryan McCarrel and Bradley Jardine
In contrast to the historical context of neutrality in Europe and Scandinavia, contemporary Turkmenistan is an outlier.
Singapore Warns of Islamic State Terror Nexus in Southeast Asia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Defense minister warns of linking up and formalization of ties between terror groups.
Resisting Beijing’s Global Media Influence
By Sarah Cook
There is an ongoing Chinese government campaign to promote its views and suppress criticism around the world.
China Wants Hukous for Its 13 Million Unregistered Citizens
By Shannon Tiezzi
Top Chinese leadership demanded an initiative to grant hukous to China's unofficial citizens.