Archive
March 2016
A Big Deal? US, Philippines Agree First ‘Bases’ Under New Defense Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the significance of the initial locations agreed for EDCA's implementation.
Labor Unrest: Why China Is Foot-Dragging on Economic Reforms
By Rebecca Liao
Now that China must make its economy market-oriented, it needs to remember its socialist roots more than ever.
Sino-US Cooperation Over North Korea Is Now More Important Than Ever
By Franz-Stefan Gady
No matter how distasteful, Beijing and Washington have a vested interest in stable relations with Pyongyang.
Theater: The True Asymmetric Power of Terrorism
By Gregory Daniels
The influence of emotion is the true asymmetric power of terrorism.
Confronting Obesity in Asia’s Cities
By Asit K. Biswas and Kris Hartley
Obesity is a growing crisis that governments cannot afford to ignore.
Indonesia Adds 4 Uyghur Militants to Most-Wanted List
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing warns that the East Turkestan Islamic movement is "intensifying" efforts to infiltrate Indonesia.
Testing the Chinese ‘Myth’ About Freedom of Navigation
By Jonathan G. Odom
Has China, in fact, sought to restrict the freedom of navigation interest?
Vietnam’s Quest for a Greenwater Navy
By Collin Koh
Despite the recent headlines, Vietnam still has a lot of ground to cover to establish a revitalized and balanced navy.
How Korea Is Conquering Myanmar, One Soap Opera at a Time
By Jenna Gibson
The "Korean Wave" comes to Myanmar.
Coming This Spring: a CASA-1000 Photo-Op
By Casey Michel
Pakistan says the “opening ceremony” will be in May, but no word on the project’s massive hurdles.
Weapons of Mass Destruction: How Will They Remember Us?
By Usman Khan
At a time of rising tensions in the Asia-Pacific, it is wise to recall the lessons of the past.
South China Sea: Coming Chinese Land Reclamation at Scarborough Shoal?
By Ankit Panda
The top U.S. naval officer has expressed concerns that China may be expanding its presence at Scarborough Shoal.