Archive
2016
'Bare Branches' and 'Leftover Women': Love and Marriage in Modern China
By Vicky Ge Huang
China's gender imbalance is shifting long-standing trends in marriage and relationships.
Cuarteron Reef’s New Radar: The China Coast Guard’s Best New Toy?
By Steven Stashwick
Worry over the radar’s military implications should take a backseat to its civil uses.
What Singapore’s New Budget Means
By Rui Hao Puah
A closer look at the significance of the city-state's most recent budget.
Why Taiwan and China Agree on South China Sea Sovereignty
By Ryan Mitchell
To understand today’s conflicts, it is essential to look at the region’s colonial history.
The Chinese PLA’s New 'Army'
By Ben Lowsen
Predictions on the Chinese military’s new Army Leading Organ.
Assessing Myanmar’s New Cabinet
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Several proposed cabinet selections are worrying.
Prevent the Destruction of Scarborough Shoal
By Sean R. Liedman
It is time to raise the cost of Chinese exapansionism in the South China Sea.
Will Myanmar Backslide on Human Rights?
By Emmanuel Stoakes
History is not encouraging.
US Urges Thailand to Restore Democracy, Respect Rights
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Sarah Sewell reiterates Washington’s call in a meeting with junta chief Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Philippines to Get New Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Philippine Navy will procure two new aircraft under its so-called Anti-Submarine Helicopter Acquisition Project.
South Korea Launches First Indonesian Stealth Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following last week’s launch, the attack submarine will undergo extensive sea trials off the South Korean coast.
One Belt, One Road, One Heritage: Cultural Diplomacy and the Silk Road
By Tim Winter
The cultural aspects of the Belt and Road could forever reshape regional politics and security.