Archive
March 2016
Can China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ Save the US in Afghanistan?
By Andi Zhou
Expanding China’s direct interests in Afghanistan would open new avenues for U.S.-China cooperation there.
India Concludes ‘Watershed’ Military Exercise With ASEAN-Plus Nations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
India completes the first ever multinational exercise conducted by ground forces on its soil.
Kazakhstan Among the Oil Giants
By Catherine Putz
Astana’s oversized dependence on oil has put the country’s economy at the whims of a merciless global oil market.
Who Will Be Myanmar’s Next President?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the official process is still ongoing, the most likely candidate is already evident.
Fixing the US Navy's Anti-Surface Warfare Shortfall
By Ben Ho
With China and Russia looming as potential adversaries, the U.S. sees the SM-6's potential as an anti-ship missile.
WeChat: Frenemy of Chinese Activists?
By Qi Xie
For Chinese activists and dissidents, WeChat has become the platform of choice -- despite its serious limitations.
Why Japan's Defense Deal With the Philippines Is Unique
By Yuki Tatsumi
The new deal with the Philippines has different motivations than Japan's defense agreements with other states.
China’s Role in the US Presidential Campaign
By Amitai Etzioni
Campaign trail rhetoric on China may leave the TPP in doubt.
Why China Is Interested in Ukraine
By Olena Mykal
While many countries would like to be part of the Silk Road route, China has a strategic interest in Ukraine.
Interview: Farahnaz Ispahani
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
“Christians, Hindus, Shia Muslims are under attack every day.”
Russia-China: The West’s Dual Challenge
By Marcin Kaczmarski
Closer Moscow-Beijing ties don’t constitute a common challenge to the West.
Why China-North Korea Relations Can’t Be Broken
By Mu Chunshan
Despite North Korea's nuclear ambitions, its ties with China have been remarkably stable -- and will remain that way.