Archive
2020
ASEAN Is Failing On The South China Sea Issue
By Phar Kim Beng
As China continues its militarization of the vital seaway, most Southeast Asian nations remain mired in their own problems.
Thai Parliament Opens Special Session Over Anti-Government Protests
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite its lifting of a state of emergency last week, there are reasons to doubt the government's willingness to reform.
Malaysia’s King Rejects PM’s Proposal to Declare Emergency
By Associated Press
Critics claim that Muhyiddin's move was intended to strengthen his hold on power amid challenges to his leadership.
Thailand Has a Gender Violence Problem
By Ana Salvá
Repeated cases of violence against women demonstrate their systematic subordination within Thailand's patriarchal social structure.
Chinese Misbehavior Increases Support for Taiwan
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Beijing’s pressure on Taiwan and on other countries is generating greater sympathy and support for Taiwan.
Yes, Virginia, the Trump Administration Does Have a China Strategy
By Cleo Paskal
The administration is pursuing a whole-of-government approach to counter China's concept of Comprehensive National Power.
Are We Fighting the Last Infowar?
By Jacob Parakilas
A narrow focus on the style of disinformation used in the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign risks overlooking other potential threats.
In Korean War Commemoration, Xi Warns That China Will ‘Use War to Prevent War’
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi Jinping extolled China's victory in the War to Resist American Aggression -- and sent a very clear warning to the U.S.
China and Cameroon’s Evolving Political and Military Cooperation
By R. Maxwell Bone
Since 1971, China-Cameroon ties have gone from largely symbolic to deep defense and political cooperation.
A Trickle of Chinese Tourists Return to Thailand, With Hopes of More to Come
By Jason Hung
The arrival of the first Chinese tourists in Thailand under the Special Tourist Visa program is a good sign for the Thai economy.
Poll Shows Increase in American Support for Defending Taiwan
By Bonnie S. Glaser and Mathew P. Funaiole
U.S. public support for Taiwan’s defense – as evidenced by a recent CSIS study – is also critical to deterring Chinese military action.
Sri Lanka’s Changing Relationship to Chinese Loans
By Umesh Moramudali
Both the share and the type of loans from China are changing as Sri Lanka wrestles with persistent balance of payment issues.