Archive
2015
Is China Moving Closer to a Military Base on the Horn of Africa?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, details on China’s five-year plan, more on the Ma-Xi meeting, and a US delegation in Tibet. Friday China links.
Tajikistan’s Destabilizing Threat Inflation
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan’s contradictions and Mongolian records, weekend reads.
Groundhog Day: China-Pakistan JF-17 Fighter Has its First Buyer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China and Pakistan (again?) signed a contract with an unidentified Asian country.
Why Xi’s Ambition for China Is Good for the World
By Kerry Brown
The world can benefit from Xi's foreign policy ambitions, as long as we stop seeing China's move solely as threats.
How Will Vietnam's New Communist Princelings Shape the Country's Future?
By Hai Hong Nguyen
The ability of these rising stars to deliver will determine the durability of the regime.
The Truth About Japan's New Security Legislation Debate
By Masato Kamikubo
Despite fierce resistance to the bills, the debate was a win for Japan's democracy.
Hypersonic Missiles and Global Security
By Nayef Al-Rodhan
Hypersonic missiles offer some impressive – and disturbing – capabilities.
The Welcome Demise of China’s One-Child Policy
By Stephanie Gordon
The demographic impact might be marginal, but there are reasons to celebrate its end.
Myanmar’s Opposition Clinches Majority in Historic Election Win
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Aung San Suu Kyi’s party now has the power to form a government and pick the next president.
Moderating Japan’s UNESCO Policy
By Trevor Kennedy
The country has benefited from listing sites, but it must avoid politicizing the process.
Did China Try Restricting US Bombers in the South China Sea?
By Ankit Panda
Two U.S. bombers were contacted by Chinese air traffic controllers over the South China Sea, but details are murky.
China's Southeast Asia Policy Is Failing
By Zachary Abuza and Cynthia Watson
A string of troubling reversals should prompt Beijing to reevaluate its regional approach.