Fred Pai discusses China’s territorial disputes with the Philippines.
Asia-Pacific
East Asia Region
Tensions in Thailand: Out of Luck?
Thailand’s political deadlock may end soon after the National Anti-Corruption Committee reaches a verdict on the prime minister’s corruption case.
Acronyms Don’t Build Political Blocs
Ian Whytock discusses the pitfalls of grouping economies together that have very little in common.
The Search for MH370 Lending to Maritime Cooperation
Jasen Sagman explores how the search for MH370 has led to a fresh start of cooperation between rival maritime forces in the Pacific.
NATO, China, and Somali Piracy: A Missed Opportunity?
As the EU and China step up joint activities in the Gulf of Aden, Paul Pryce discusses the need for closer NATO-China relations.
Japan and Vietnam Enhance Maritime Security Cooperation
Jasen Sagman explores the extensive strategic partnership recently reached between Japan and Vietnam.
Malaysian Airlines flight 370: Few clues, many theories
Exploring the mystery of the missing Malaysian flight and the theories of its disappearance.
Terrorist Attacks in China: The Manifestation of Regional Dissent
Fred Pai discusses the recent stabbing attacks in China and the underlying issue of ethnic suppression.
North Korea’s African Safari
Ian Whytock discusses increasing North Korean involvement in Africa.
India’s ‘Asia Pivot’
Paul Pryce looks at the implications of INS Baaz, an Indian naval base recently established near the Strait of Malacca.