Archive
May 2016
India: Storming the Temple of Saturn
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Forced to abandon its tradition, a famous Indian temple opened its gates to women.
U.S. Credibility in the South China Sea
By William G. Frasure
China’s growing presence in the South China Sea is raising doubts about the U.S. policy there.
Manus: What Australia Needs to Do Now
By Daniel Webb
The PNG Supreme Court decision strikes a blow to the core of Canberra’s asylum seeker policy.
China's Okinotori Position Reveals an UNCLOS Double Standard
By Ankit Panda
China's position on a remote Japan-held feature reveals an important inconsistency in its approach to international law.
Indian PM Modi to Visit Iran With Connectivity, Energy in Mind
By Ankit Panda
The visit will be the Indian premier's first to Iran since last year's nuclear deal.
Taiwan-Japan Fishing Dispute Heats Up
By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan sends Coast Guard and military vessels to enforce its right to fish in what Japan claims as its EEZ.
India and United States to Deepen Anti-Submarine Warfare Cooperation
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi and Washington are in talks to help each other tracking subs in the Indian Ocean.
Understanding North Korea's Secret Abduction Project
By Jack Hands
This week's episode delves into North Korea's practice of abducting foreign citizens.
South China Sea Tit-for-Tat? China Refuses US Aircraft Carrier Port Call
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Hong Kong port visit of a U.S. Navy command ship, however, appears to be unaffected by the recent announcement.
Two-Seat Variant of China-Pakistan JF-17 Fighter Jet to Fly in 2016
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The latest JF-17 fighter jet will be a combat-capable trainer-variant of the aircraft.
French Warship Visits Vietnam's Cam Ranh Bay
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Amphibious assault ship stops by Vietnam’s newly-opened international port.
Brunei to Get Its First China Bank
By Rui Hao Puah
BOCHK has been given the green light to open a branch in the sultanate.