Archive
2015
Are Chinese Nostalgic About Jiang Zemin?
By Lotus Yang Ruan
The former president has quite a fan club among Chinese Internet users.
Malaysia: Najib Doubles Down
By Kirsten Han
The government is close to introducing a controversial new security law.
Tajikistan’s New Year Crackdown
By Catherine Putz
Plus: Nicolas Cage's stolen dinosaur skull, forced labor in Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz of the Pamirs; recommended reads.
Brunei's Christmas Treat: Santa Banned for a Second Year
By Luke Hunt
The tiny, oil-rich nation continues its assault on Christmas.
A ‘Special’ US-ASEAN Summit in Sunnylands in 2016?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the significance of an upcoming meeting between the two sides next year.
Russia Delivers S-300 Missile Defense System to Kazakhstan
By Ankit Panda
Plus, the erosion of intel in Afghanistan, Russia's intel sharing with the Taliban, and more defense and security links.
China Hosts Syrian Foreign Minister
By Shannon Tiezzi
As promised, China hosted a Syrian government delegation this week to talk about the peace process.
China, South Korea Hold Maritime Talks
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Pu Zhiqiang, gay rights in China, the China-Nepal border, and more. China links.
China’s European Century
By Tilman Pradt
A Wikistrat crowdsourced simulation
Narendra Modi: The Limits of a Political Rock Star
By Sudha Ramachandran
After a soaring 2014, this was the year the Indian prime minister and the BJP fell to earth.
Energy and Trade in Russia's Far East Realignment
By Duncan Brown
With increasing focus on energy and trade ties, Russia is looking to bolster its position in the wider Asia-Pacific.
The Limits of Collective Security in Eurasia
By Evan Gottesman
Divergent interests in Russia’s dispute with Turkey and Armenia’s conflict with Azerbaijan restrict the CSTO.