Archive
May 2017
The Trouble With China's Latest Subway-Building Binge
By Spencer Sheehan
New models are necessary to avoid the mistakes of the past.
US Approves Sale of 4 Sub-Killer Planes to New Zealand
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department approved the sale of four P-8A aircraft last week.
ASEAN at 50: A New Test for Democracy in Southeast Asia
By Khoo Ying Hooi
The aspects of the ASEAN Charter dealing with rights and democracy have been largely ignored.
ASEAN and North Korea: Strange Bedfellows?
By Sahil Mathur
North Korea asked ASEAN to take its side against the United States.
Japan, UK Talk Brexit and North Korea
By Yukari Easton
The summit between Shinzo Abe and Theresa May largely focused on two issues.
China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft Gears Up for Maiden Flight
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s enormous amphibious aircraft completed crucial ground tests over the weekend.
China’s Geopolitical Aims: The Curious Case of the 16-Plus-1
By Kerry Brown
What the odd grouping of 16 Central and European countries says about China's global role.
THAAD Is Operational in South Korea. What Next?
By Ryan Barenklau
THAAD is up and running, but that likely won't change U.S. thinking about a preemptive strike.
China Celebrates 27th Anniversary of Hong Kong Basic Law With Threats
By Cal Wong
Chinese scholars and officials emphasize that Hong Kong's autonomy is a gift from Beijing – and can be revoked.
Nepal and China Conclude Military Drills
By Cal Wong
The first-ever China-Nepal military drill was allegedly scaled down to address Indian concerns.
Central Asian Echoes in Non-Democratic Politics
By Casey Michel
Xavier Marquez’s analysis of authoritarianism doesn’t focus on Central Asia, but implications for the region are clear.
Kazakhstan's Renewable Energy Quest
By Eric Wheeler
Astana will face a number of practical and political issues in promoting renewable energy sources.