Archive
July 2018
‘Crayon Diplomacy’ in Taiwan
By James X. Morris
One artist’s use of Taiwan’s diplomatic weakness as a canvas for dialogue.
Japan, EU Display Solidarity in the Face of US Friction
By Daniel Hurst
Their new FTA is “of enormous strategic importance for the rules-based international order,” says the European Council president.
Putting out the Fire: The Water Dispute Between Malaysia and Singapore
By Divya Ryan
Water has been one of the most contentious items in recent bilateral relations between the two countries.
The US Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier Inches Closer to Combat Deployment
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier began a post-availability shakedown period on July 15.
Russian Navy to Get New Stealth Frigate This Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Russian Navy is expected to receive the first-of-class Project 22350 frigate on July 28.
Upgrading Conventional Railways in Asia: A Practical Alternative to High Speed Rail?
By Wu Shang-su
Rather than go all in on HSR now, Southeast Asian countries could focus on upgrading their current narrow gauge systems.
Are Warming Russia-South Korea Relations a Game-changer?
By Samuel Ramani
The recent thaw in South Korea-Russia relations is a potential game-changer for Moscow’s Asia-Pacific strategy.
China's BRI Bet in the Middle East
By Bonnie Girard
Can China's efforts survive scrutiny and politics?
The Case of the Khrapunovs
By Stephen M. Bland
International institutions fail to measure up to the task of tackling globalized financial crime.
Singer Ash King on Music’s Pull and Purpose
By Avinash Giri and Vishal Arora, from StoriesAsia
The Bollywood film singer talks about music, life, and his journey from the UK to India.
China to Gift Hydrographic and Surveillance Vessel to Fiji
By Ankit Panda
The transfer marks growing ties between Beijing and Suva.
Largest Bilateral Free Trade Agreement: Japan, EU Conclude Bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement
By Ankit Panda
The agreement will see nearly all tariffs on goods traded between the two sides lifted.