Archive
October 2017
A Stronger Australia in Southeast Asia?
By Luke Hunt
Concerning regional developments have put Canberra’s role in the spotlight.
Forget Diplomacy With North Korea if Trump Decertifies the Iran Deal
By Troy Stangarone
Reopening the Iran deal risks placing the United States in the middle of two nuclear crises.
What Will US-Philippines Military Exercises Look Like in 2018?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at one indicator of a key defense relationship.
Kabul to Host Silk Road Mayors Forum in Defiance of Security Threats
By M. Ashraf Haidari
The 12th Silk Road Mayors Forum is due to open in Kabul on October 20.
The Chinese Dream in Peril: Xi Jinping and the Korean Crisis
By Anthony Miller
Beijing has a vested interest in the status quo -- not in the Kim dynasty.
China Plays Up ASEAN Confucius Institute Presence With Laos Project
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new project spotlights Beijing’s use of these institutions within broader ASEAN-China ties.
Is Indonesia’s Military Chief Making a New Political Power Play?
By Keith Loveard, Shinta Eka Puspasari and Nalendra Yusa Faidil
A closer look at Gatot Nurmantyo’s apparent play for political power.
Look West, Think Ahead: The Role of Renewables in India’s Energy Security
By Heather Byrne
The future of India’s energy security lies in diversifying its portfolio.
The Cook Islands Set to Graduate to 'Developed' Nation Status
By Grant Wyeth
The OECD’s call is a positive achievement for the Pacific island nation, but also presents new challenges.
China’s 19th Party Congress: Projecting the Next Politburo Standing Committee
By Andrei Lungu
The composition of the Politburo and its Standing Committee will provide vital clues about the state of Chinese politics.
US Commission Doubts the Viability of the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Model in Hong Kong
By Charlotte Gao
The Hong Kong government says foreign legislatures should not interfere in Hong Kong’s affairs.
Can a Taiwanese Be The Delegate of China’s 19th Party Congress?
By Charlotte Gao
The Taiwan government says no, unless she renounces her Taiwanese citizenship