Archive
2015
Why Indonesia Joining the TPP Would Be a Good Thing
By Todd Williamson
Jokowi’s intention to join the TPP, while easier said than done, is still a welcome move.
Islamic State on Trial in Indonesia
By Luke Hunt
The Southeast Asian state is intensifying efforts against the threat.
Japan-Australia Relations: Beyond the ‘2+2’
By Yuki Tatsumi
Japan and Australia created a new framework for defense cooperation. Now comes the hard part: actually cooperating.
The Logic Behind China's Military Reforms
By Mu Chunshan
By reforming its military, China hopes to catch up to global security trends.
Kyrgyzstan Deports Human Rights Researcher
By Catherine Putz
Religion in Tajikistan, corruption scandals in Uzbekistan, and other weekend reads.
China and the Curious Case of the OPM Hack
By Shannon Tiezzi
Rumors and reports on the OPM hack, plus China-Africa, nuclear power, and Beijing's smog. Friday China links.
Tajikistan Mulls Banning Islamic-Sounding Names
By Catherine Putz
What’s in a Name, Anyway?
Singapore's F-16 Upgrade Contract Goes to Lockheed Martin
By Prashanth Parameswaran
$914 million contract confirms the firm will help the city-state modernize its aging fleet.
ASEAN’s New Community – Only a Small Step
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Will the new ASEAN Community be able to change perceptions of the regional bloc?
Australia’s Controversial Asylum Policies
By Gemima Harvey
The country’s brutal policies are leaving it increasingly isolated.
Vietnam, European Union Ink New Free Trade Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The EU-Vietnam FTA has been concluded.
Can Eurofighter Beat Its Competition on the Asian Market?
By Benjamin David Baker
The Typhoon is a good fighter but faces keen competition in Asian markets.