Archive
2015
Historic China Meeting Won’t Ease Taiwan’s Trade Woes
By Shihoko Goto
Taiwan emerges from the meeting with familiar trade and economic challenges.
Drug Use, HIV and a Harm Reduction Model for Northern China
By Leon Whyte
China's Yunnan province has shown how to deal with rising addiction and the spread of HIV.
Dassault’s Rafale Struggles in the Asia-Pacific
By Benjamin David Baker
Dassault faces tough competition in the region.
Oil Prices: Lower For Longer?
By Anthony Fensom
The latest forecasts make for happy reading in Asia.
Australia and Japan: The Unknown Unknowns
By Mark Thomson
Australia's submarine decision has significant implications for its strategic relationship with Japan.
US Policy Toward North Korea: Weighing the Urgent, the Important, and the Feasible
By Scott A. Snyder
As North Korea continues to develop nuclear weapons capabilities, what options does the U.S. have?
ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits: India's Opportunity to 'Act East'
By Ankit Panda
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 2015 ASEAN-India and East Asia Summit in Malaysia.
The Cold War and Holy War: A Chinese Take on the ‘Clash of Civilizations’
By Yang Hengjun
Blogger Yang Hengjun on the Paris attacks and the idea of a "clash of civilizations" -- and where China fits in.
China is on ‘High Alert’ for Japan’s ‘Intervention’ in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Abe says Japan would consider patrols in the South China Sea, China isn't too happy about the suggestion.
Top Chinese Military Official Seeks More Co-op With Russia
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, a manhunt in Xinjiang, the China-Nepal-India triangle, and sex ed in China. Friday China links.
The (Few) Generals That Don’t Exit in Myanmar
By Renaud Egreteau
Myanmar's military took a bashing in the polls on November 8, but it will continue to play a role in politics.
Japan Faces a Possible Mob War After Yakuza Gang Fractures
By Benjamin David Baker
After a schism in their ranks, the Yakuza may erupt in violence in Japan.