Archive
2018
Meng Hongwei and the Rule of Law With Chinese Characteristics
By Bonnie Girard
The former Interpol chief is the latest example of China’s problematic justice system.
Abrupt Detention of Meng Hongwei Further Damages China's International Reputation
By Charlotte Gao
Meng, like all other Chinese citizens, deserves procedural justice, one core value of the rule of law which China often ignores.
How Worried Is Uzbekistan About Afghan Instability?
By Umida Hashimova
At CIS meeting, Mirziyoyev’s worries about instability in Afghanistan were on display.
South Korea Says Kim Jong Un Wants to Have Pope Francis Visit North Korea
By Ankit Panda
This wouldn't be the first time a Pope has been invited to North Korea.
China’s Nuclear Diplomacy in the Middle East
By Samuel Hickey
China will have to balance its nuclear 'going out' with nonproliferation concerns.
A Murder in Yunnan: The Margary Affair
By David Leffman
A trade war, an unsolved murder, and the founding of the Chinese Embassy in London.
CAATSA's Out of the Bag: Sanctions, Intellectual Property, and US-China Relations
By Robert Farley
Push sanctions too far and China may decide that it’s past time to challenge U.S. financial and legal hegemony.
What Does 'Competition' Between the United States and China Really Mean?
By Ankit Panda
Many of Mike Pence's grievances with China were valid, but competition alone is not a strategy.
What’s Next for Brunei-Jordan Security Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent visit spotlighted some of the ongoing activity in the defense relationship.
What Did the First Philippine Naval Visit to Russia Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The significance of the development should not be overlooked in spite of the limits that still remain.
Embracing Change and Working Together to Save the Planet
By Haoliang Xu
From fighting climate change to adapting to the fourth industrial revolution, it will take more than government action to make progress.
Jemaah Islamiyah: Still Southeast Asia’s Greatest Terrorist Threat
By Bilveer Singh
JI, which remains a potent force, is benefitting from a narrow focus on Islamic State.