Archive
2015
India’s Upcoming Interest Rate Decision
By Anish Mishra
Which way will the RBI move on monetary policy?
Abe Touts the TPP in Battle to Define the Regional Order
By Aurelia George Mulgan
China’s push into the South China Sea is behind the growing awareness of the strategic value of the TPP.
How Japan Views History
By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan’s memorials and museums shape national narratives on how to remember the war, honor the dead, and ensure peace.
The Sino-Indian Conflict Scenario
By Daniel Markey
Armed confrontation between China and India is a low probability but high risk contingency worth examining.
Asia’s Political Dynasties
By Paul French
Postwar dynasties in Asia have been remarkably persistent.
Setting the Record Straight on Tipu Sultan's Legacy in India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Tipu Sultan is both demonized and glorified by different segments of Indian society. The truth is more complicated.
Japan Set to Boost East China Sea Troop Presence
By Ankit Panda
Japan will likely deploy 500 troops to Ishigaki island, 90 nautical miles from the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.
North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test Fails
By Ankit Panda
North Korea tested its Bukkeukseong-1/KN-11 missile again. This time, the test may actually have been submarine-launched.
Japan-India Maritime Surveillance Aircraft Deal May Come Before the New Year
By Ankit Panda
Tokyo and New Delhi may complete four-year-long negotiations on the sale of Japan's US-2 surveillance aircraft to India.
What Are Boeing’s Prospects for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in Asia?
By Benjamin David Baker
With competition from both foreign and other U.S. companies, can the tried and tested Super Hornet stay in the game?
After Deadly Attack in Mali, How Will China Protect Its Citizens Abroad?
By Benjamin David Baker
The al-Qaeda attack on the Radisson Blu hotel in Mali’s capital left 3 Chinese citizens dead. How will Beijing react?
Can CPEC Become a Reconciliation Force in Balochistan?
By Umair Jamal
A major infrastructure initiative between China and Pakistan could spur reconciliation in Balochistan.