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What’s the Deal with Sri Lanka’s War Crimes Court?
December 29, 2015
What’s the Deal with Sri Lanka’s War Crimes Court?
Sri Lanka’s announcement of a special court to handle alleged wartime abuses should still be met with skepticism.
What’s the Deal with Sri Lanka’s War Crimes Court?
The Top 5 Accomplishments of Chinese Diplomacy in 2015
December 29, 2015
The Top 5 Accomplishments of Chinese Diplomacy in 2015
2015 was a very good year for Chinese diplomacy. Expert 2016 to be more challenging.
The Top 5 Accomplishments of Chinese Diplomacy in 2015
Turkmenistan Completes East-West Pipeline: What's Next?
December 29, 2015
Turkmenistan Completes East-West Pipeline: What's Next?
The pipeline’s history is a telling indicator of changing geopolitical winds.
Turkmenistan Completes East-West Pipeline: What's Next?
India in 2015: A Foreign Policy Transformed
December 29, 2015
India in 2015: A Foreign Policy Transformed
2015 was a momentous year for Indian foreign policy, showing that leadership can truly matter.
India in 2015: A Foreign Policy Transformed
Philippine 'Freedom Voyage' Lands on Disputed Island in South China Sea
December 29, 2015
Philippine 'Freedom Voyage' Lands on Disputed Island in South China Sea
Defying China and the Philippine government, an activist group lands 47 people on Thitu Island.
Philippine 'Freedom Voyage' Lands on Disputed Island in South China Sea
Making Sense of Modi's Surprise Stopover in Lahore
December 29, 2015
Making Sense of Modi's Surprise Stopover in Lahore
Does the Indian prime minister's bold diplomacy bode well for South Asia's toughest bilateral relationship?
Making Sense of Modi's Surprise Stopover in Lahore
China's New Anti-Terrorism Law
December 29, 2015
China's New Anti-Terrorism Law
There's much more to China's anti-terror law than the few sections dealing with tech providers.
China's New Anti-Terrorism Law
New Hyrdropower Project Partners Needed in Kyrgyzstan
December 28, 2015
New Hyrdropower Project Partners Needed in Kyrgyzstan
It looks like Moscow can’t afford the projects and Bishkek will be looking for new partners.
New Hyrdropower Project Partners Needed in Kyrgyzstan
Behind the Mask: The Challenge of Reporting on China
December 28, 2015
Behind the Mask: The Challenge of Reporting on China
How media narratives shape perspectives in China and the West.
Behind the Mask: The Challenge of Reporting on China
Mao Zedong: Savior or Demon?
December 28, 2015
Mao Zedong: Savior or Demon?
Over 120 years after his birth, China still debates what Mao's true legacy is.
Mao Zedong: Savior or Demon?
Vietnam Reveals New Drone for Patrolling the South China Sea
December 28, 2015
Vietnam Reveals New Drone for Patrolling the South China Sea
The drone prototype will conduct flight tests over the South China Sea in 2016.
Vietnam Reveals New Drone for Patrolling the South China Sea
Japan, South Korea Reach Agreement on 'Comfort Women'
December 28, 2015
Japan, South Korea Reach Agreement on 'Comfort Women'
The agreement could provide a long-awaited breakthrough in Japan-Korea ties.
Japan, South Korea Reach Agreement on 'Comfort Women'
Japan Approves Record Defense Budget
December 28, 2015
Japan Approves Record Defense Budget
Japanese defense spending will increase 1.5 percent during the next fiscal year.
Japan Approves Record Defense Budget
Tolkachev, Cold War Spycraft, and Modern Risks for China
December 28, 2015
Tolkachev, Cold War Spycraft, and Modern Risks for China
China should be wary of a Tolkachev-esque figure eroding its strategic position vis-a-vis the United States.
Tolkachev, Cold War Spycraft, and Modern Risks for China
Asia’s Economic Winners and Losers in the Year of the Monkey
December 25, 2015
Asia’s Economic Winners and Losers in the Year of the Monkey
To look forward, Pacific Money takes a look back.
Asia’s Economic Winners and Losers in the Year of the Monkey
Taiwan’s Presidential Campaign Exposes Housing Problem
December 25, 2015
Taiwan’s Presidential Campaign Exposes Housing Problem
A campaign spat draws attention to sky high property prices.
Taiwan’s Presidential Campaign Exposes Housing Problem
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