Archive
January 2016
Is 2016 Going to Be Pivotal for Central Asia’s Pipeline Powers?
By Catherine Putz
Considering new regional dynamics and more: recommended reads
The 2015 Numbers for China’s War Against Corruption: The Tigers
By Adam Bartley
It was a busy year for China’s corruption crackdown. Expect more of the same this year.
Tsai Ing-wen and Cross-Strait Tensions
By Michael Mazza
It is the CCP, not the DPP, that stands in the way of reconciliation in the Taiwan Strait.
Report: North Korea Has World's Worst Corruption
By John Power
North Korea tied for the worst score in Transparency International's report, but South Korea has its issues as well.
Will Pakistan Buy Turkey’s New Advanced Main Battle Tank?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Islamabad purportedly has expressed interest in acquiring Istanbul’s new main battle tank, according to media reports.
What ‘Entrepreneurship’ Means to South Koreans
By Eunsun Cho
Many South Koreans are starting a business simply as a means to find work.
JCPOA: A New Dawn for Iran’s Oil and Gas Industry
By Shaheer Momeni and Tamim Momeni
Sanctions relief will breathe fresh air into Iran’s dilapidated oil and gas industry.
Asia Pivot: Does the US Need to ‘Rebalance Harder’?
By Graham Webster
The Obama White House is realistically out of time to articulate a newly integrated vision for the Asia-Pacific region.
What Does 2016 Hold for China-US Relations in Cyberspace?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Sino-U.S. relations in cyberspace in 2016 will be defined by three key policies.
Singapore’s New Political Reforms: What You Need to Know
By Mong Palatino
The city-state premier has proposed key changes to the electoral system.
Japan Unveils New 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo’s first domestically produced stealth fighter prototype was unveiled to the media this week.
Why George Soros Is Wrong About the Chinese Economy's 'Hard Landing'
By Dingding Chen
China’s economy is slowing down, but a hard landing is unlikely.