Archive
2015
Jokowi’s Battle for Survival
By Anthony Fensom
The former managing editor of the Jakarta Post on the performance and prospects of Indonesia’s president.
US Envoy to Thailand Under Lese Majeste Probe
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Glyn Davies reportedly in hot water with the junta just months after taking up new post.
The Case for the Centuryfortress: Defining the B-52J
By Col Mike “Starbaby” Pietrucha
"With a well-considered upgrade plan, the B-52 can serve to its 100th birthday."
The Implications of the Taliban Shootout
By Khyber Sarban
Recent reports of a shooting, and the killing or wounding of its leader, reveals serious divisions within the Taliban.
Does China Need Its Own 'Womenomics'?
By Harry Krejsa and Maryam Janani
Japan and China both need women in the workforce to boost their economies, but they are moving in opposite directions.
Kashagan: Kazakhstan’s White Whale
By Casey Michel
Always in sight, but always just beyond reach: will Kashagan ever live up to expectations?
India and Russia Begin Naval Exercises in the Bay of Bengal
By Catherine Putz
Chief of India’s Eastern Fleet said the naval exercises epitomize the strategic relationship between the two countries.
China Decries US P-8 Deployment in Singapore as 'Regional Militarization'
By Shannon Tiezzi
In announcing its displeasure with the deal, China is careful to lay the blame on Washington, not Singapore.
Kazakhstan Wants to Build You an Armored Vehicle
By Catherine Putz
It's not clear whether there are any takers yet.
China Paves Way for Slowing Global Emissions
By chinadialogue
A projected decline in global emissions is largely due to China's reduced coal use, a new study concludes.
Radical Islam in Asia: The Arc of Al Qaeda and ISIS
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insight from Audrey Kurth Cronin
Why Vietnam's Foreign Policy Won't Change After Its Party Congress
By Carl Thayer
Exploring myths and misconceptions regarding Vietnam's approach to China and the United States.