Archive
July 2017
4 Takeaways From China’s Latest GDP numbers
By Spencer Sheehan
Growth in a number of areas picked up markedly in June. So why are markets still cautious?
Indonesia: A New Shipbuilding 'Magnet' from ASEAN to Africa?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The head of the country’s state-owned shipbuilder offers a rather optimistic reading despite the familiar challenges that remain.
Is Pakistan’s Democracy Back to Square One?
By Umair Jamal
The process of democratic restoration in Pakistan will continue to face roadblocks unless civilian forces join hands.
The Chinese Cult of Cairo and the Status of Taiwan
By Michal Thim and Michael Turton
After World War II, Taiwan was never formally returned to China -- whether the ROC or the PRC.
Why Did Indonesia Just Rename Its Part of the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jakarta is willing to take new moves to signal even more clearly its long-held legal positions.
Will Japan's New Conspiracy Law Lead to 'Thought Crime'?
By Colin Jones
The new law may open countless avenues for Japanese police, who already have a dangerous amount of power.
Did a Czech Company Just Sign on to Complete Kyrgyzstan's Hydropower Projects?
By Catherine Putz
The Kyrgyz say so, but Czech media says the company -- Liglass Trading -- is unknown.
Southeast Asia Braces for the Post-Islamic State Era
By Bilveer Singh
The fall of ISIS will bring new threats to Southeast Asia. Is the region ready?
The 12 Regions of China: Past and Present
By John Lee
Rather than viewing China as a monolith, the country can be understood as 12 distinct regions.
ADB: Climate Change Threatens Asia’s Development Gains
By Anthony Fensom
The ADB predicts "drastic changes" that could pose an "existential threat" to some Asian countries.
Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge Tribunal: Mission Accomplished?
By Tom Fawthrop
It took 30 years of struggle to make the tribunal happen. Now a new battle begins to fairly judge its legacy.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force: Chinese Intercepts Down 50, Russia Up 60 Percent
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following a record high in 2016, the number of Chinese military aircraft approaching Japanese airspace was almost cut in half from April to June 2017.