Archive
2016
Farewell Amma: Chennai Mourns Jayalalithaa
By Samuel Theodre
Grief rocked the capital of Tamil Nadu after the death of the state's long-time chief minister.
US Sanctions Against China Over the East and South China Seas: A Serious Proposal?
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio introduced a bill that would force U.S. sanctions against China over its maritime behavior.
Indonesia’s Inward Turn
By Brian Harding and Stefanie Merchant
The country’s focus on domestic priorities is a loss for ASEAN and the world.
Can China’s Smoking Ban Stick?
By Grace Guo
Beijing is taking on a Herculean task.
Where Are China and Japan on Maritime Talks?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
As Beijing and Tokyo kick off yet another round of maritime consultations, it is worth looking at where things stand.
Turkmenistan: The Fool’s Golden Age
By Catherine Putz
An IMF mission to the country says it "would be helpful" if the state explained its policies to citizens.
On Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary, Japanese Americans Offer US Words of Warning
By Massoud Hayoun
Remembering the Pearl Harbor attack, Japanese Americans warn against a repeat of the internments that followed.
Demonetization Has Paralyzed India's Parliament
By K.S.Venkatachalam
The opposition, angry over the demonetization, is refusing to allow business as usual in the legislature.
Terry Branstad, Xi Jinping's 'Old Friend', to Be Trump's Ambassador to China
By Ankit Panda
What does Trump's selection of the Iowa governor suggest about his planned China policy?
Australian Foreign Minister Island Hops Around the South Pacific
By Grant Wyeth
Julie Bishop will visit the Solomon Islands, Samoa, and Vanuatu over the course of two days.
Trump and the Australia-China-US Triangle
By Nick Derewlany
Election Whitewashing, Uzbekistan Edition
By Casey Michel
A smattering of Western actors found their way to Uzbekistan to offer paeans to Tashkent’s political system.
Don’t Expect Surprises From Vladimir Putin’s Visit to Japan
By Dmitry Filippov
Japan is hoping for a breakthrough on a long-standing territorial dispute. That's not likely to happen.
China's Zimbabwe Risk
By Wang Xinsong
Political infighting in Zimbabwe threatens China's investments and interests in its "all-weather friend."
Hong Kong Ombudsman: Government Should Stop Stonewalling Digital News Outlets
By Cal Wong
The government's treatment of digital-only media outlets is criticized.
The End of the TPP Will Not Upend America’s Role In Asia
By Amitai Etzioni
“Trade agreements do not have such monumental geopolitical consequences.”
Transport: A Pivotal Sector in the Asia-Pacific’s Journey to Sustainability
By Shamshad Akhtar
New initiatives are needed to deepen Asian transport connectivity.
Making Sense of Donald Trump's Early Asia Moves: Taiwan, China, Pakistan, and the Philippines
By Ankit Panda
What can be said about the incoming U.S. president's plans for Asia based on three important phone calls?
The Real Trouble with Trump’s Taiwan Call
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The true uncertainties Trump's phone calls raise have been missed amid some of the sensationalist speculation.
With Surprise Visa-Free Travel Plan, Is Uzbekistan 'Open for Business'?
By Catherine Putz
Central Asia watchers were genuinely surprised by the decision, and cautiously hopeful.
Behind China and Russia's 'Special Relationship'
By Bob Savic
China and Russia's carefully curated relationship is increasingly having a global impact.
Why the Mekong River Commission Matters
By Gabriella Neusner
Despite its limitations, the body is key to ongoing efforts to save one of the world’s largest and longest rivers.
Unmanned Systems May Kill Any Prospect of Peace in East and Southeast Asia
By Tobias J. Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
It is only a matter of time before drones are put to use in Asia's maritime conflicts.
Arif Jamal: Why Jamaat-ud-Dawa Is a Bigger Threat Than ISIS
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
An interview with South Asia expert Arif Jamal.