Archive
July 2017
Will the Doklam Standoff Lead to a Second India-China War?
By Rajeesh Kumar
Both India and China have every incentive not to go to war.
How Trump Misunderstands the US-Korea FTA
By Justin Fendos
His 'common sense' approach to trade deficits is a misreading of basic economics.
Why China’s Local Debt Policies May Spell Slower Growth
By Spencer Sheehan
China’s government is cracking down on local level debt, and this may dampen GDP growth in the second half of 2017.
Where in the World is Abdul Rashid Dostum?
By Catherine Putz
After being turned away from Mazar-i-Sharif and refusing to land in Kabul, a plane carrying Dostum reportedly landed in Ashgabat.
12 Regions of China: The North China Plain
By John Lee
The heartland of ancient China is fittingly home to the modern-day capital.
Foreign Donations, Local Politics: China's Australia Influence
By Ed Kennedy
Australia's foreign donation scandal exposes long-term strategic challenges.
Amid China-India Border Standoff: China Holds Military Exercise in Tibet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The People’s Liberation Army military drill was purportedly intended as a clear warning to India.
China’s New Killer Drone Ready for Mass Production
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China is ready to mass-produce a new strike-capable unmanned aerial vehicle.
What's Driving the India-China Standoff at Doklam?
By Ankit Panda
India's insecurities and China's indignant conviction have contributed to a state of absolute gridlock at Doklam.
China’s Thriving Bike-Sharing Economy
By Charlotte Gao
A Chinese bike-sharing startup raises $600 million and enters Global Market.
China: The Chinese-American Researcher Jailed in Iran Is Not a Chinese Citizen
By Charlotte Gao
Iran sentenced a Princeton Chinese-American graduate student to 10 years in jail on spying charges
No End in Sight for Thailand's Deadly Southern Insurgency
By Zachary Abuza
The issue remains a low priority for the junta and insurgents show no signs of surrendering anytime soon.