Archive
February 2017
Hereditary Politics in Japan: A Family Business
By Cesare M. Scartozzi
Second-generation politicians are increasingly entrenched in Japan’s Diet and government.
Reality Check: Australia’s China Shift Came Before Trump
By James Laurenceson
More and more Australians see China and the United States as equally important partners for Australia.
Trump and Abe are Natural Allies
By Phillip Y. Lipscy
Much of Trump's rhetoric is actually music to Abe's ears.
Chekhov's Gun and the Tangled US-Philippines-China Triangle
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Trump’s second act in the South China Sea will have to be stronger than his first.
How the South China Sea Could Heat Up Again in 2017
By Ankit Panda
The South China Sea could heat up as the year goes on.
A Former President Dismisses Accountability in Sri Lanka
By Taylor Dibbert
We've recently seen some troubling remarks from a former Sri Lankan president.
Does India's 2017 Budget Impress?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What's in India's 2017 budget?
Will Russia’s Air Force Receive a 5th Generation Fighter Jet in 2018?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Delivery of the fifth-generation T-50 (PAK FA) fighter jet may begin in 2018, according to senior defense officials.
Rebel Legislator Enters Race for Hong Kong Chief Executive
By Cal Wong
Leung Kwok-hung, a long-time thorn in Beijing's side, announces his candidacy.
The Domestic Hazards in China’s Diplomacy
By Xue Li and Xu Yanzhuo
China's foreign policy decision-making process has serious flaws that need to be addressed.
Harrowing UN Report on Rohingya Should Move the World to Action
By Johnny Patterson
The suffering of Rohingya men, women and children demands action from the entire international community.
India's Bitter Seeds: The Plight of Small Farmers
By Moin Qazi
India's small farmers are increasingly indebted and marginalized.