Archive
April 2018
Duterte's China Convergence Continues
By Shannon Tiezzi
In China, the Philippine leader advances cooperation in the economic, defense, and media sectors.
Pakistan Begins Receiving Advanced Attack Helicopters From Russia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The four Mi-35M heavy attack helicopters were ordered from Russia in 2015.
Boao and Beyond: Pay Attention to Singapore, Too
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
China’s Xi wasn’t the only leader to give an important speech at the Boao Forum.
Contemporary Art and Soft Power: Lessons From Southern China
By Laura Grunberg
Local governments emphasize modern art museums in a quest to attract visitors. But this may actually hurt organic art creation.
China’s Moves in Vanuatu: What Should Australia Do?
By David Brewster
Amid rumors of a military base, Australia must understand – and deal with – China’s growing interests in the South Pacific.
What Trump's Syria Decision Means for East Asia
By Joseph Bosco
China, North Korea, and others will be watching to see how the United States responds.
Connecting Asia: Uzbekistan Looks to Capitalize on Central Asia’s Transport Potential
By Zilola Karimova
With new rail projects, Uzbekistan is contributing to the development of transport and trade in Central and South Asia.
US Navy Deploying Advanced Surveillance UAVs to Guam
By Steven Stashwick
Two MQ-4C Tritons to arrive before end of the year.
Ring Of Fire: Tremors and Eruptions in the US-China Trade War
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
Threats and counterthreats may well produce losers all round.
How India Can Beat China in Nepal
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A recent visit provides an opportunity for India to begin delivering on its bilateral ties with Kathmandu amid growing competition from Beijing.
Why Japan Is Wrong on Rights in Cambodia
By Erin Cook
Tokyo’s downplaying of rights issues is plain for all to see, and the effectiveness of the approach remains unclear.
India and China Reduce the Temperature Ahead of High-Level Meetings
By Ankit Panda
The complex relationship between New Delhi and Beijing is returning to its pre-Doklam equilibrium.