Archive
2015
Securing Stability in Afghanistan, the 'Heart of Asia'
By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai
The upcoming Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process meeting offers an opportunity for the world to come together on Afghanistan.
South Asian Leaders Meet on Sidelines of Paris Climate Talks
By Catherine Putz
The leaders of Afghanistan and India met separately with the Pakistani Prime Minister, not much happened.
Take Notice, Asia: China's Military Is Getting Leaner and More Lethal
By Dingding Chen
Reforms to the People's Liberation Army will help the Chinese military emerge as a more potent war-fighting force.
China's President Arrives in Paris for Final Push on Climate Deal
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's position on climate change has evolved considerably, but there are still serious obstacles to a Paris deal.
Australia Hoses Down South China Sea Angst
By Greg Austin
Turnbull shows his mettle.
Philippines Receives 2 New Fighter Jets from South Korea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The delivery marks small but significant step in military modernization efforts.
What’s Kazakhstan Role in Calming Russia-Turkey Tensions?
By Catherine Putz
Astana increasingly sees itself as a viable interlocutor between Russia and the world.
The Port of Bagamoyo: A Test for China’s New Maritime Silk Road in Africa
By Frannie A. Léautier, Michael Schaefer, and Wei Shen
A port project in Tanzania could become a model for connecting east Africa to China's Silk Road.
Singapore, Brunei Conclude Naval Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Exercise Pelican ran from November 23 to November 27.
Why India Should Lead in Paris
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The climate change talks, which start today, give India an opportunity to bridge a global divide.
Kim Young-sam’s Legacy
By Steven Denney
Placing the life of a Korean president in context.
The Battle of Kohima and Indian Historical Consciousness
By Sanjay Kumar
The Battle of Kohima saw northeast India emerge as a decisive battlefield in the Second World War.