Archive
2019
Protesters Storm National Assembly, Capping off a Divisive Year for Korean Politics
By Jenna Gibson
Korea's conservative parties continue to up the ante in their opposition to Moon administration policies.
A Tale of 2 SARs: Macau Handover Anniversary Is a Signal to Hong Kong
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi’s praise of Macau provides important clues as to what Beijing has planned for Hong Kong.
Philippines Convicts Key Ampatuan Clan Members Over 2009 Massacre
By Associated Press
Relatives of the victims, many of them journalists, welcomed a move toward justice 10 years after the brazen attack.
While Hong Kong Protests, Macau Sleeps Through Erosion of Freedoms
By Benedict Rogers
Macau is the posted child for what Beijing wants from 'one country, two systems.' That should worry Hong Kong greatly.
PLA Watching: A Beginner’s Guide to Analyzing China’s Military Tech
By Rick Joe
How to best track and make sense of new Chinese weapons development.
China’s People Liberation Army Navy Commissions 42nd and 43rd Type 056/056A Corvettes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two more Type 056A corvettes have recently entered service with China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy.
New Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship Completes Acceptance Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The future USS St. Louis completed acceptance trials on Lake Michigan this month.
Same Interests, New Climate: Assessing the US-Uzbekistan Relationship
By Catherine Putz
American interests in Uzbekistan have remained stable across administrations, but opportunities for cooperation have grown.
Move US-North Korea Relations Into 2020, Not Back to 2017
By Bonnie Kristian
U.S.-North Korea diplomacy can be productive, if Pyongyang accepts a recent invitation -- and, more important, Washington is realistic in its demands.
Hong Kong Activists Barred From Travel to Macau on Day of Xi Visit
By Associated Press
On the 20th anniversary of Macau’s return to Chinese control, Beijing wants Hong Kong to learn from its fellow special administrative region.
US Pacific Commander Says China Seeks to Intimidate Region
By Associated Press
China's activities in territory it claims in the South China Sea are meant to intimidate other nations in the region, according to the commander of the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet.
What Will Japan’s Next Fighter Project Look Like?
By Robert Farley
From the outside, it may look a lot different than any other country’s fighter. On the inside, it may share crucial components with one or more international partners.