Archive
March 2016
Australia and the Brussels Attack
By Edward Cavanough
In the wake of Brussels, Australians should take solace in the rejection of the politics of fear and division.
Towards an Asia-Pacific Maritime Entente?
By John S. Van Oudenaren
A recent call for greater maritime cooperation among Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. has merit.
Understanding Kazakhstan’s Politics, Again
By Dena Sholk
The people of Kazakhstan have made their preferences clear.
Around 100 China Ships Encroaching Malaysia’s Waters: Minister
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Around 100 China-registered vessels said to be detected in the Luconia Shoals in the South China Sea.
South China Sea Update: Understanding the Indonesia-China Row in the Natuna Islands
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss a recent stand-off between Indonesia and China in the South China Sea.
The United States Faces a Security Assistance Dilemma in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The U.S. State Department has been ignoring many of its own rules for years; it's no surprise the Defense Department is too
US Army Orders New Armored Fighting Vehicle
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Army’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicles program is finally moving ahead.
Taiwan’s 2016 Elections: It’s Not About China
By Euhwa Tran
China was and is becoming less and less of a presence in the very hearts and minds that it is trying to win.
Russia to Arm Attack Submarines With New Long-Range Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy will arm a number of attack submarines with the Kalibr missile.
Kyrgyz President Might Skip SCO Summit Over Border Tensions
By Catherine Putz
The summit isn't until June, so there's time for the tensions to either abate or further calcify.
Why Did Cambodia’s Hun Sen Reshuffle His Cabinet?
By Luke Hunt
A closer look at the move and what it means.
Three Strikes: A Tipping Point for Hong Kong?
By Farzana Aslam
Do recent events spell the end of Hong Kong's days as a global center?