Archive
May 2018
What’s in the Japan-Philippines Maritime Patrol Near the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries continue their defense cooperation amid troubling developments in the maritime realm.
China Flies Su-35 Fighters Over Bashi Channel for First Time
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese Su-35 fighter jets and H-6K bombers circled Taiwan during a long-range patrol.
Taiwan Takes a Step Back With New Coal Plant
By Lisa Tsai
Taiwan approves a new coal power plant while paying lip service to the promise of energy transformation.
China’s Cybersecurity Headache
By Qiheng Chen
The need to secure smart devices can provide common ground for cooperation
In Malaysia, a Win for Democracy
By HuiHui Ooi
Malaysia has bucked Southeast Asia's trend toward authoritarianism.
Hankering for North Korean Food? You Might Want to Reconsider.
By Tae-jun Kang
South Koreans are clamoring for North Korea food and products, but subpar safety standards call for caution.
Japan: From Gunboat Diplomacy to Coast Guard Diplomacy
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
In postwar Japan, the coast guard has taken a leading role in defending maritime interests.
How China Could Become a Global Leader in Sustainable Infrastructure
By Alison Hoare
Through the Belt and Road Initiative, China could help make a vital contribution toward addressing climate change.
China’s Security Gambit in the Indian Ocean
By Steven Stashwick
Should China’s expanding naval footprint in the Indian Ocean be a cause for concern?
What Is the Nature of Power in the Asia-Pacific and Who Wields It?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
A new tool helps rank Asian states by their relative and absolute power rankings across a variety of measures.
Fissures in the North Korea Peace Process?
By Clint Work
Alongside the diplomacy, Trump has maintained a hard line. Notably, Pyongyang has responded in kind.
Kazakhstan's Small Lenders Suffer Financial Crunch
By Paolo Sorbello
Strongly criticized by the president, some small banks in Kazakhstan are asking for help from the state to withstand a liquidity crisis.