Archive

October 2017

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What 3 US Supercarriers in the Asia-Pacific Means for North Korea

What 3 US Supercarriers in the Asia-Pacific Means for North Korea

By Ankit Panda
Three carriers in the 7th Fleet's area of operations is rare, but not unprecedented.
With New General Election Mandate, Japan's Abe to Retain Cabinet

With New General Election Mandate, Japan's Abe to Retain Cabinet

By Ankit Panda
The reshuffled Japanese cabinet from August 2017 will remain in place following the LDP's general election showing.

Joe Davis on Sino-US Trade Misconceptions

Joe Davis on Sino-US Trade Misconceptions

By Maurits Elen
What forces shape one of the world’s largest trading relations?

Thailand's Royal Funeral

Thailand's Royal Funeral

By Cory Wright
Over 350,000 Thais came to pay their respects at late King Bhumibol's Royal Cremation.

Buddhism and Islam in Asia: A Long and Complicated History

Buddhism and Islam in Asia: A Long and Complicated History

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Demography and history explain troubled attitudes toward Islam in Buddhist-majority Asian regions today.
Hong Kong Bookseller Released, But Still in Mainland China

Hong Kong Bookseller Released, But Still in Mainland China

By Charlotte Gao
Bookseller Gui Minhai had been kept in custody on the Chinese mainland for two years.

The CCP Vows to 'Lead Everything' Once Again

The CCP Vows to 'Lead Everything' Once Again

By Charlotte Gao
The Mao-era phrase will be added into the party constitution.
China Sells Socialism to the Developing World

China Sells Socialism to the Developing World

By David Gitter
Expect China to become more assertive in pushing its alternative development model to other countries.

Are US FONOPs in the South China Sea Necessary?

Are US FONOPs in the South China Sea Necessary?

By Mark J. Valencia
Written communiques and diplomacy are enough for most countries to object to overly extensive maritime claims.

India-Indonesia Maritime Patrols Kick Off

India-Indonesia Maritime Patrols Kick Off

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides launched another iteration of their coordinated patrols this week.

Pride and Kazakh-Kyrgyz Rift

Pride and Kazakh-Kyrgyz Rift

By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, "cautious optimism" about Uzbekistan and a quick lesson on Soviet history in the region; weekend reading.
China's Communist Party: 3 Successes and 3 Challenges

China's Communist Party: 3 Successes and 3 Challenges

By Mu Chunshan
After the Party Congress, a look back at the CCP's strengths and forward to the challenges ahead.

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