Archive
August 2018
Are Fears of a Chinese Port Facility on Manus Island Justified?
By Ankit Panda
Manus Island would be a strategic outpost for China, astride the western Pacific Ocean.
With Rumored 'Training Camp,' China's Afghanistan Presence Set to Grow
By Catherine Putz
A larger regional view helps shed light on China’s increasing activities in Afghanistan.
Is the Trade War Impacting US Views of China?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A new survey hints at the (limited) impact of government policy on public opinion.
What China Can Learn From the US-Mexico Deal
By Bonnie Girard
Reading the tea leaves of President Trump’s announced trade breakthrough.
The Folly of Great Expectation From India-China Relations
By Radhey Tambi
The Chinese defense minister's visit to India is not a cure-all for what ails the relationship.
Russia Kicks Off Work on Engine for Nuclear-Powered Supercarrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Russian Navy research institute has reportedly commenced work on engine designs for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
A New Philippines Military Boost for RIMPAC 2020?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the suggestion that Manila could boost its participation next time around.
Japan-Philippines Security Ties in Focus with Patrol Vessels
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The collaboration between the two countries in the maritime security domain was in the spotlight again recently.
Myanmar Remains Disingenuous When It Comes to Rohingya Repatriation
By Farhaan Uddin Ahmed
In a recent speech, Aung San Suu Kyi tried to shift blame to Bangladesh for the delay in repatriation of Rohingya refugees.
Mitigating Extreme Flooding in India: Mobilizing Political Will
By Neil Noronha
The first step toward preventing next year’s deadly flood: enforcing disaster management laws that already exist.
Japan: North Korea Still Poses ‘Serious and Imminent’ Threat
By Daniel Hurst
Japan's latest Defense White Paper sees “no change” in the evaluation of the threat from North Korea
Why the US Trade War on China Is Doomed to Fail
By Vasilis Trigkas and Qian Feng
U.S. punitive tariffs are based on a grave misdiagnosis of Chinese economic fundamentals.