Archive
2015
Malaysia Wants Expanded Naval Protocol Amid South China Sea Disputes
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New navy chief calls for CUES to include other maritime agencies.
How Asians Came to See the Seas and Naval Strategy Like the West
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Asians' perceptions of seapower have changed over time, but not as much as you'd think.
Malaysia’s New National Security Law: A Step Toward Dictatorship?
By Mong Palatino
The approval of a new bill raises some serious questions.
New US Envoy to Thailand Walks Tightrope Amid Alliance Strain
By Shawn W. Crispin
US-Thai relations have entered a new tumultuous phase.
China, Bangladesh Pledge Deeper Military Cooperation
By Shannon Tiezzi
Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq visited Beijing on Thursday.
Does Kazakhstan Want to Spy on Internet Traffic?
By Casey Michel
Astana might be gearing up to exert more control over the internet browsing of Kazakhs.
A Tangled Web: Russia, Turkey and Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Moscow’s displeasure with Ankara is trickling into Central Asia, but to varying degrees in each capital.
The Limits of China's Cooperation With Central and Eastern Europe
By Richard Q. Turcsányi
What "new beginnings, new domains, and new visions" are possible for China-CEE cooperation?
China, Thailand Sign Rail, Rice, and Rubber Deals
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite disagreements on details, China and Thailand move forward with a $9.7 billion railway deal.
What India Can Teach the World About Fighting ISIS
By Neelam Dao
India's experience combating terrorism within its region bears lessons for those fighting the Islamic State.
How to Waste Money in Afghanistan: Private Villas and Guards
By Catherine Putz
SIGAR asks if anyone did a cost-benefit analysis before spending $150 million on private villas and guards.
An Evolution in China’s Climate Diplomacy
By Yu Jie
"China’s negotiating strategy at UN climate talks has evolved considerably in the past 20 years."