Archive
April 2016
Chinese Economy: Back To The Future
By Anthony Fensom
In allowing rapid credit growth again, is Beijing simply postponing the inevitable?
The Real Cause of the 21st Century
By Erlan Idrissov
Kazakhstan’s president identifies the most pressing task for this century.
Another Secular Blogger Murdered in Bangladesh
By Roshni Kapur
A liberal Bangladeshi blogger has been killed by religious fanatics, the latest in a spate of attacks.
How the US Election Unsettles Asia's Regional Order
By Nick Bisley
Donald Trump's remarks are a wake-up calls to Asian nations: the U.S. presence might not last forever.
How Russian Blue Jeans Created a Diplomatic Incident in Mongolia
By Sergey Radchenko
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov insulted his hosts by wearing blue jeans to a red carpet welcome.
Russia’s Surging Electronic Warfare Capabilities
By Caitlin Patterson
Russia's new developments in electronic warfare are on display in Ukraine and Syria.
Are We Really Entering the Age of Drone Warfare?
By Andrea Gilli and Mauro Gilli
Will the 'drone revolution' bring about a redistribution of military power in the international system?
The Real Accomplishments of the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting
By Yuki Tatsumi
The focus on Kerry in Hiroshima overshadowed a major foreign policy "win" for Japan.
Russia’s Military Built or Modernized More Than 1,200 Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia's aircraft modernization program is having impressive results, despite national budget woes.
Foreign Ministers of Russia, India, China Meet in Moscow
By Ankit Panda
Russia, India, and China meet regularly to confer and exchange views on regional and global issues.
China's Mediterranean Odyssey
By Elodie Sellier
China has bought Greece’s Piraeus port, but how realistic is Beijing's Mediterranean dream?
Why Japan's Rokkasho Nuclear Reprocessing Plant Lives On
By Todd Crowell
The central and local governments are too invested in Rokkasho to give up on the project.