Archive
March 2016
Thailand ‘Going Against the Tide of History and ASEAN’: Top UK Diplomat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Stephen Lille urges ruling junta to address democracy and human rights concerns in a speech in Washington.
Facing Mekong Drought, China to Release Water From Yunnan Dam
By Shannon Tiezzi
In response to a request from Vietnam, China is discharging water from a dam in Yunnan.
Indonesia Blows Up Interpol's Most Wanted Ship
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Indonesia sinks the last of a group of ships internationally wanted for poaching toothfish.
Japan Commissions New Stealth Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new diesel-electric attack submarine was handed over to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force last week.
Japan's Declining Place in Chinese Diplomacy
By Xue Li and Zheng Yuwen
With Japan dismissive of China's "Belt and Road," Tokyo is losing prominence in Chinese foreign policy.
Want to Get Arrested in Tajikistan? Be a Lawyer
By Catherine Putz
Who will defend the defenders when all the lawyers are detained?
Making Sense of Pakistan’s Intelligence Tip-off to India
By Rohan Joshi
India should welcome Pakistani inputs on possible terror attacks without over-interpreting their significance.
Is Russia's Deadliest Tank Already in Serial Production?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The head of Rostec recently alleged that the T-14 'Armata' has entered serial production.
Afghanistan's American Idol: Americanization or Anti-Americanism?
By Nima Zahedi Namegh
Afghanistan’s “Afghan Star” has become a venue for forging Afghan identity.
China-EU Relations: Crisis and Opportunity
By Shi Zhiqin
The decision to grant China Market Economy Status is a major inflection point in bilateral ties.
North Korea’s Self-Imposed Isolation
By Arnold Fang
The “hermit” nation maintains a stranglehold over communications.
Overview: China's People's Liberation Army Equipment at a Glance
By Ben Lowsen
Your reference guide for key People's Liberation Army equipment.