Archive
May 2017
How Can China Convince India to Sign Up for 'One Belt, One Road'?
By Rajiv Ranjan
New Delhi has its concerns with OBOR. Are they entirely insurmountable?
An Indian Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile Test Failed Shortly After Launch. What Happened?
By Ankit Panda
India will be looking to get to the bottom of what caused an Agni-2 MRBM to fail early in flight in user-testing.
Going to Beijing? Be Ready to 'Eat Sand.'
By DD Wu
Beijing’s air pollution level reached "beyond index" as a large sandstorm swept over.
Abe’s New Vision for Japan's Constitution
By Yuki Tatsumi
Japan's prime minister outlines his plan for revising Japan's constitution by 2020.
Why Did China’s Warships Visit the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the goodwill visit within the context of Sino-Philippine relations.
What Kind of Think Tanks Does China Want to Establish?
By DD Wu
China aims to establish think tanks with Chinese characteristics and enhance national soft power.
China, Pakistan Test Fly New Variant of Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The dual-seat JF-17B prototype has successfully completed its first test flight in April.
Trump-Turnbull Meet Comes Amid Increasing Debate Over Australia's US Ties
By James Bowen
Trump’s actions might finally force Australia to choose between the U.S. and China.
Is Myanmar Really Getting Submarines Now?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Naypyidaw’s dream of acquiring the capability.
Why Afghanistan Should Join CPEC
By Anurag Ram Chandran
Trilateral cooperation between Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan on the Belt and Road would benefit all three states.
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the Hope of Regionalism
By Catherine Putz
Astana and Tashkent are at the heart of regionalism's potential in Central Asia
Presidential Elections Put France’s Influence in the Asia-Pacific At Risk
By Sophie Boisseau du Rocher
Why the French elections will be important for the Asia Pacific region as a whole.