Archive
2015
Chinese Investment and Australia’s National Security
By Helen Clark
Australia is always excited by the prospect of Chinese wealth, but with certain important caveats.
Miners: More Pain Before Gain
By Anthony Fensom
The outlook for commodities remains negative, for now at least.
Africa, China, India – Relationships in Transition?
By Tim Steinecke
Two major conferences highlight Africa’s evolving relations with the two Asian giants.
No Seat at the Table: Taiwan and the Global Fight Against Climate Change
By Michelle Winglee
Taiwan is making its own moves to fight climate change.
US Downgrades Thailand on Aviation Safety
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Civil aviation body goes to Category 2 for the first time in nearly two decades.
US, China Open New High-Level Cyber Talks
By Shannon Tiezzi
The dialogue on cybercrime announced during Xi's visit to the U.S. holds its first round of talks.
India's 7.4% GDP Growth Rate Keeps It Ahead of the Emerging Economy Pack
By Ankit Panda
The Indian economy remains a bright spot among major emerging economies. What does the future hold?
An Israeli Pivot to Eurasia?
By Evan Gottesman
Jerusalem recently entered into a free trade zone with the Eurasian Economic Union.
On World AIDS Day, China Looks at Its ‘Mild Pandemic’
By Shannon Tiezzi
China has come a long way in the fight against AIDS, but lack of education and cultural stigmas are hindering efforts.
NATO Looking to Extend Funding for Afghan Security Forces
By Catherine Putz
As the war moves into its 15th year, Afghanistan's stability remains tenuous.
A 'Critical Point' for US Strategic Tolerance of China
By Jin Kai
US-China relations are caught in a critical point -- poised between one paradigm and the next.
Amid South China Sea Tensions, Japan Strengthens Ties With Philippines, Vietnam
By Mina Pollmann
The South China Sea is a large part of Tokyo's calculations, but aid to Manila and Hanoi has a decades-long history.