Archive
July 2017
ROK Navy Deploys 4 More Sub-Killer Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The last four AW 159 anti-submarine warfare helicopters have joined the Republic of Korea Navy.
What Does China Care About?
By Enea Gjoza
American and Chinese perspectives differ fundamentally on East Asian regional issues.
The Disconnect Between the EU's Central Asia Strategy and Reality
By Catherine Putz
Europe's strategy in Central Asia focuses on bilateral relations and reforms, but reality demonstrates the limits of these aims.
Hindutva Terrorism in India
By Sudha Ramachandran
Cow vigilantism is pre-meditated, politically motivated, and seeks to build fear in a community. That makes it terrorism.
Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Election: Winners and Losers
By Yuki Tatsumi
Is the beginning of the end for Abe's political dominance?
The Curious Case of Ideas in Modern Chinese Politics
By Kerry Brown
Ideas and political debates matter in China, probably more than ever.
The South Korea-US Alliance: Responding to North Korea’s ICBM Test
By David Straub
Until the U.S. and South Korea can agree on what North Korea’s goals are, a coordinated response will be impossible.
Why Vietnam’s Motorbike Ban Makes No Sense
By Luke Hunt
Hanoi’s proposed measure is unlikely to solve the city’s congestion problems.
How India is Playing its Indian Ocean Ace Card
By Jeff M. Smith
A closer look at New Delhi's renewed focus on the Andamans.
A Chinese Student Disappeared. China Blames US Democracy
By DD Wu
Chinese media blame U.S. democratic system for its incompetence after a Chinese student is abducted.
How China Is Emerging as a Leader in Global Innovation and IP Rights
By Jason Zukus
Some concerns aside, China is emerging as a global IP leader.
Russia-China Relations Reach a New High
By DD Wu
Chinese President Xi Jinping said bilateral relations “are now the best ever” during his visit in Russia.