Archive
2015
China and US Hold Joint Naval Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem arrives in Shanghai ahead of the drills.
US, Japan Put South China Sea at the Forefront of Asia Summits
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is trying its hardest to keep the South China Sea off the agenda -- but the U.S. and Japan have other plans.
Confirmed: ‘Russia’s Deadliest Sub’ Test Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A submerged Russian submarine successfully launched two ballistic missiles.
The Trouble With China-Mongolia Relations
By Bochen Han
China and Mongolia are becoming closer politically and economically, but what do their citizens think?
Diplomatic Access: Bangladesh
By Diplomatic Access
Bangladesh's Ambassador Mohammad Ziauddin on regional connectivity, maritime disputes, and regional security threats.
Central Asian States Among Countries Least Impacted by Terrorism
By Catherine Putz
Despite rhetoric from regional leaders, statistically Central Asia doesn’t experience much terrorism.
How Likely Is a Financial Crisis in China?
By Patrick Hess
A look at the financial risk factors in China and how successful the government has been in addressing them.
Are the Dangers of Bangladesh Overstated?
By Abdur Rashid
Has the West overreacted to the recent murders of two foreign nationals?
The Human Cost of India’s LCA Program
By Jayant Singh
The troubled development of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft has had dire consequences for Indian pilots.
Japan’s Relations with South Korea
By Ichiro Ozawa
It is time for the two countries to resolve their differences and work together.
China's Currency Set to Join IMF's Elite Currencies Club. So What?
By Ankit Panda
The IMF has said that it will recommend the renminbi's inclusion in its elite SDR basket of currencies.
KMT Candidate to US: 'Cross-Strait Peace and Stability on the Line' in Taiwan Election
By Shannon Tiezzi
KMT presidential candidate Eric Chu used his visit to the U.S. to question his opponent's plans for cross-strait ties.