Archive
2018
How to 'Rewrite the Hong Kong Story'
By Shannon Tiezzi
An interview with Christine Loh and Richard Cullen on their new book.
Is China Fueling an East Asian Arms Race?
By Scott N. Romaniuk and Tobias Burgers
China’s military technology and weapons development are a reality check for regional security.
Why Is Transparency So Important for China’s Development Assistance?
By Zhang Chao
The lack of transparency only given strength to China’s critics and tied its own hands.
Explaining the Proliferation of China’s Drones
By Henrik Paulsson
Chinese armed drones have been operated or ordered by 17 countries.
What Is Next for South Korea's Official Online Petition Channel?
By Tae-jun Kang
More than a year after its unveiling, it's time to evaluate the Moon administration's online petition system.
No, English is Not a Threat to Bahasa Indonesia
By Muhammad Beni Saputra
Speaking other languages, especially English, is indispensable for Indonesia if it wants to better improve its economy.
Forced Labor Court Decision Opens Rift in Japan-South Korea Ties
By Daniel Hurst
Japan wants South Korea to undo a court ruling granting compensation to victims of World War II-era forced labor.
The Belt and Road in Victoria: No Big Deal
By Jacinta Keast
The furor over Victoria’s MoU with China overlooks that – in Beijing's eyes – the BRI is already at work in Australia.
The Geopolitics of Language in the Himalayas
By Gerald Roche and Lauren Gawne
The Himalayas are a global center for linguistic diversity. But that diversity is at risk.
Will ‘Fake News’ Determine Indonesia’s Next President?
By Nithin Coca
Nearly two years after Ahok, is Indonesia better prepared for misinformation ahead of 2019’s presidential election?
Will China-Australia Relations ‘Return to Normal’?
By Charlotte Gao
The Chinese and Australian foreign ministers held the two countries' highest level bilateral meeting in China this year.
Ahead of Xi-Trump G20 Meeting, Xi Meets Foreign Policy Guru Kissinger
By Charlotte Gao
Xi told Kissinger that China and the United States must have accurate judgments of each other's strategic intentions.