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No Fireworks at the Shangri-La Dialogue
The recent 2015 Shangri-La Dialogue focused on China, the United States and maritime security. However, those expecting fireworks in the wake of China’s new Defence White Paper and recent...
Is Thailand’s Article 44 a Catch 22?
Thailand’s military-led government has invoked Article 44 of the interim constitution to replace martial law. The controversial article vests complete power and authority with Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha...
The Dynamics of World Politics Under the Microscope in 2015
So far, 2015 is an eventful year for major-power politics. The European Union (EU) and China just held their fifth round of strategic dialogue talks. Chinese President Xi Jinping...
Sri Lanka’s President Sirisena Deals with Chinese Investment Fallout
Chinese investment in Sri Lanka is causing major problems for Sri Lanka’s President Mathripala Sirisena and has become a point of tension in Sri Lanka–China relations. Chinese investment in...
Should ASEAN Members be Concerned with China’s Growing Regional Influence?
The rise of China and its growing influence in the Asia Pacific puts ASEAN unity and centrality to its biggest test in years. Although ASEAN leaders are trying to...
Southeast Asia Refugee Policies Seem to be Adrift Like the Refugees
It took the foreign ministers of Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand more than 10 days to finally come to a joint agreement that would allow the rescue of thousands of...
Do Benefits for Pakistan Outweigh the Costs in Dealing with China?
After signing more than 50 agreements with China, providing for US$46 billion in investments in Pakistan’s energy, road and rail network sectors, and construction has begun on the China–Pakistan...
Close Ties between Australia and Japan are Good for the Region
Japan–Australia security ties are now stronger than ever. Both countries have a long history of cooperation in multilateral contexts such as peacekeeping missions or regional institution building but recently...
The South China Sea Issue is Becoming More of a Mess
The US Secretary of Defense has ordered the US military to develop options for more assertive freedom of navigation (FON) operations around China’s man-made islands in the South China...
Asian Development Varies Greatly by Country
The notion of a ‘middle-income trap’ has entered the lexicon of policymakers in emerging markets in Asia and elsewhere. Many leaders of countries that have experienced fast growth —...