Archive
July 2016
China's Secret Weapon in the South China Sea: Cyber Attacks
By Anni Piiparinen
After the South China Sea ruling, China throws another digital tantrum.
Should Pakistan Put All Its Eggs in the China Basket?
By Usman Shahid and Tridivesh Singh Maini
How much is Pakistan really benefiting from its "all weather friendship" with China?
Dhaka Attack Part of a Larger Pattern of Terrorism in Bangladesh
By Alexandra Stark
The attack on a cafe in Dhaka was not an aberration -- and that makes it all the more worrying.
US Clears Sale of Advanced Surface-to-Air Missiles to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department approved the sale of 246 missiles to be used for anti-air warfare at sea.
THAAD Could Spark a Dangerous Arms Race in East Asia
By Robert Cantelmo
THAAD could be the spark for a more muscular Chinese security policy.
How to Avoid War in the South China Sea
By Walter C. Clemens, Jr.
War between China and the United States is not inevitable.
Cambodia’s Democratic Development: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain
By Parker Novak
Despite recent setbacks, the long-term trends for Cambodia's democracy are encouraging.
Will Afghanistan’s Lone Fighter Succeed?
By Ali Reza Sarwar
Can Afghan President Ashraf Ghani succeed in his ambitious vision for remaking the country?
US Gives Philippines Warship After South China Sea Ruling
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington is finally transferring another Hamilton-class cutter to Manila.
China Joins Russia's Hockey League
By Matt Lerner
Red Star Kunlun joins the KHL, but is China ready to embrace ice hockey?
No ASEAN Consensus on the South China Sea
By Termsak Chalermpalanupap
Don't hold out too much hope for a unified stance at the upcoming ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Laos.
Seeking a Solution to the South China Sea Disputes
By Linh Tong and Linh Tong
Pressuring China won't solve anything. Time for an alternative path.