Tag
Britain

August 23, 2018
The Trials and Tribulations of Britain's Chinese Community
By Daniel Alan Bey

April 21, 2012
How West Will Arm Burma
The West doesn’t need to lift an arms embargo to help arm Burma. Lifting investment restrictions will do the job.

April 16, 2012
Can Hong Kong Control Own Fate?
This month’s selection of a pro-Beijing chief executive sparked anger in Hong Kong. The city has a long and awkward history of being at the mercy of others.

March 02, 2012
India's Achilles' Heel
India’s economy and its military have made rapid strides. But threats to energy security could undermine this.
February 17, 2012
What Singapore Teaches U.S.
The British surrender of Singapore to the Japanese in 1942 should be instructive to U.S. policymakers eyeing China’s rise. War isn’t inevitable, but history is full of surprises.

February 15, 2012
Obama’s Falklands Failure
America’s failure to clearly back Britain in its current diplomatic row with Argentina over the Falkland Islands risks sending the wrong message to U.S. allies in Asia.

January 03, 2012
Lessons of the War of 1812
Remote powers have a limited capacity to project sea power. There are lessons here for Asian strategists.

December 06, 2011
Time for West to Wise Up on Iran
Last week’s assault on the British Embassy was unacceptable. But more sanctions are only going to embolden Iran’s ideologues.

December 02, 2011
Embassy Siege Sign of What's Ahead?
The attack on the British Embassy in Iran was a troubling escalation. If the attack was ordered by the supreme leader’s son, it could be just the start.

December 01, 2011
Europe Grapples With U.S. Pivot
European nations will have to get used to the U.S. paying more attention to Asia, says Sir Malcolm Rifkind. It doesn’t have to be a bad thing.
November 29, 2011
An American Ulcer?
Should the U.S. take a leaf from an old playbook and consider trying war by contingent in East Asia?

September 28, 2011
Australia’s China Dance
China is now Australia’s largest trading partner. Will Canberra shun its traditional allies in favour of Beijing as a strategic partner?