Archive
2019
Southeast Asia’s Deadly Annual Haze is Back
By Luke Hunt
The region confronts a familiar challenge amid wider global calls for managing climate change.
Taiwan Loses 2 Diplomatic Allies, Wins US Support Ahead of Crucial Presidential Election
By Nick Aspinwall
The diplomatic defections of Kiribati and the Solomon Islands were followed by a strong statement of U.S. support for Taiwan.
China in the Middle East: Influence and Investment
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Lisa Blaydes.
US Investment Diplomacy and India’s Preferential Trade Status
By Srividya Jandhyala
Putting the U.S. termination of India’s preferential trade status in perspective
US Blustering at Taiwan’s Departing Allies Won’t Work
By Jonathan Stutte
If the United States wants to defend Taiwan, it might consider avenues that refrain from signaling disregard for a delicate security architecture in the Pacific.
China Central Television: A Long-standing Weapon in Beijing’s Arsenal of Repression
By Sarah Cook
Part of the station’s mission is to attack designated enemies of the Communist Party.
How China Challenges the EU in the Western Balkans
By Austin Doehler
Will the EU ultimately cede the Western Balkans to Beijing’s influence?
Trump’s Maximum-Pressure-to-All Strategy Is Not Working
By Dingding Chen
The U.S. president's maximum pressure strategies are set to backfire.
6 Myths About OPCON Transfer and the US-South Korea Alliance
By Sukjoon Yoon
South Korea’s debate on OPCON transfer has become muddled.
The Significance of the US-Singapore Basing Access Agreement’s Renewal
By Ankit Panda
Is Singapore still all-in on the United States as its primary security partner?
Five Power Defense Arrangements in the Spotlight with Command Post Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills underscored the continued development of the multilateral security agreement.
Introductory Army Chief Trip Puts Brunei-Philippines Military Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development highlighted aspects of security ties between the two Southeast Asian states.