Archive
March 2016
Japanese Submarine to Visit the Philippines Amid South China Sea Tensions
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Sub set to arrive in Subic Bay in April along with two destroyers which will then move on to Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay.
2 Killed in Skirmish on Tajik-Afghan Border
By Catherine Putz
The question remains: Terrorists or drug smugglers?
China’s Threat to Commercial Shipping in the South China Sea
By Greg Austin
The Soviet precedent.
Kim Jong-un's Nuclear Bluster May Be for Home, not Abroad
By John Power
By emphasizing external enemies, Pyongyang can boost unity at home.
Growth Surprise Flattens Australia’s Big Shorters
By Anthony Fensom
The Australian economy posts a surprisingly robust growth number.
The Implications of China’s Military Reforms
By Ying Yu Lin
What does China hope to achieve with the current round of military reforms?
Satellite Imagery: China Expands Land Filling at North Island in the Paracels
By Victor Robert Lee
Satellite images also show dredging of a new harbor basin.
Between China and Myanmar: The Battleground Region of Northeastern Myanmar Faces an Uncertain Future
By Edith Mirante
The region deserves urgent attention as the country’s opposition prepares to take power.
No End in Sight for Malaysia’s Power Struggle as 1MDB Scandal Deepens
By Rui Hao Puah
As the 1MDB scandal continues, there are few signs of the country’s ongoing power struggle being resolved anytime soon.
Why India Should 'Look West' Instead
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's 'Look East' policy is based on realistic aspirations, but there are limitations to India's outreach.
China Does Away With Trade Targets Amid Economic Uncertainty
By Ankit Panda
China won't set an official trade target for 2016, citing increasing international economic uncertainty.
Road to Quadrilateral-Backed Peace Talks Uncertain as Taliban Refuse to Participate
By Ankit Panda
The Afghan Taliban has no intention of participating in peace talks with the Afghan government, despite international efforts.