Archive
December 2020
The Trump National Space Policy: What’s New in Principles and Goals
By Abhijnan Rej
The new space policy differs from the one issued by the Obama administration in interesting but unsurprising ways.
Indian Foreign Minister Speaks at Event on Rebalancing at Home and Aboard
By Abhijnan Rej
Jaishankar’s remarks offer a glimpse into India’s future trajectory. Which may not make some happy.
UK Signs Post-Brexit Free Trade Deal With Singapore
By Associated Press
The U.K. sealed its second-biggest trade pact in the Asia-Pacific as its exit from EU trading structures looms.
How Should China Use a Biden Window of Opportunity?
By Dingding Chen
China should take a more proactive stances on Sino-U.S. relations, rather than waiting for and responding to Biden's China policy.
The Real Story of the Destruction of Force Z
By Robert Farley
Even more than Pearl Harbor, the sinking of the two British battleships served to convince political and naval authorities of the pre-eminence of airpower in the Pacific.
Taiwan’s President Makes the (Virtual) Rounds at DC Think Tanks
By Shannon Tiezzi
President Tsai gave virtual remarks at three separate events in two days, a flurry of engagement designed to highlight her agenda for U.S.-Taiwan cooperation.
Assessing the British Proposal on Space Security
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The U.K. proposal emphasizes a bottom-up approach and stresses trust-building. It’s a critical first step.
South Korea’s Prosecution Reform Saga Heads Toward Final Showdown
By Jenna Gibson
Prosecutor General Yoon Suk-yeol, a political darling of conservatives, will face a hearing over his dismissal amid the Moon government’s final push for reform.
5 Predictions for Beijing’s Assault on Internet Freedom in 2021
By Sarah Cook
The events of the past year point to several censorship patterns that will likely gain prominence in the months to come.
EU Non-Profit Unearths Massive Indian Disinformation Campaign
By Abhijnan Rej
The revelations show how India seeks to spread disinformation, leveraging identify theft and murky media networks.
The Pratas Islands: A New Flashpoint in the South China Sea
By Yoshiyuki Ogasawara
These unremarkable features could be the center of the next Taiwan Strait Crisis
In the Face of Violence, Kyrgyz Woman Continue to Struggle for Justice
By Catherine Putz
Women in Kyrgyzstan continue to face significant hurdles in accessing justice when it comes to gender-based violence.