2017/10/02 |
Southbound Policy Helps Taiwan Banks Advance
Taiwan's New Southbound Policy is bearing fruit, at least for the nation's banks, which are expanding their footprint across ASEAN in lockstep with their corporate clients.
2017/08/29 |
Can We Crack a Code of Conduct for the South China Sea
Coming to an agreement on a legally-binding Code of Conduct for the South China Sea will be a challenging task.
2017/06/06 |
Does ASEAN Have Anything to Offer on the South China Sea?
It is now clear that ASEAN failed to forge a united political front against provocative actions in the South China Sea, and that the ASEAN chairman’s statement withdrew the concerns of earlier years in order to avoid provoking China, wrote Kei Koga.
2017/05/30 |
Shooting in South China Sea Underscores Need For Code Of Conduct
China’s paramilitary forces once again demonstrated their willingness to use force to intimidate other countries and risk escalation.
2017/05/16 |
Tsai Pivots Taiwan Southward
The government is seeking to strengthen trade, investment, tourism, education, and cultural relations with South and Southeast Asia.
2017/04/15 |
The US–Cambodia Debt Stand-Off
The Cambodian government has once again called on the United States to cancel its US$500 million debt. However, it is unlikely under the Trump administration.
2017/04/14 |
Sorry ISIS, Philippines is No Place for A Caliphate
Observers thought the 'imminent' IS province in Mindanao may lead to the establishment of a new Southeast Asia-based caliphate, but they neglect socio-economic realities in the southern Philippines
2017/02/28 |
In Trump and Family Asia has to Trust
Could the Trump White House brew American cronyism in the way of Asia?
2017/02/17 |
China Intensifies Effort to Dislodge US in Asia
An Epitaph for the Pivot: China is challenging U.S. power in Asia at its source: America’s role as a security provider.
2017/01/17 |
Let's Face It, China's Military Now Dominates ASEAN
With its new air bases and leading-edge air power, China now has the strategic initiative in South East Asia, writes Peter Layton.
2016/12/07 |
The Business of US Economic Diplomacy in Asia
Despite some shortcomings, the U.S. model of economic diplomacy is still the right bet for the region.
2016/11/28 |
How Will Trump Respond to Duterte's 'Game-Changer' in Asia?
Will Trump attend next year’s ASEAN–U.S. Summit in Manila? The decision will have far-reaching implications.
2016/11/23 |
The East is Red
Overdependence on China for investments and trade and the treachery of corrupt politicians have now rendered ASEAN completely vulnerable to Chinese hegemony, writes Dennis Ignatius.
2016/08/29 |
Repression in Laos Goes Under the Spotlight
A senior human rights advocate has slammed Laos’ communist government for being a 'regional leader' in repression.
2016/07/29 |
South China Sea Watch No. 5
An overview of the past week's key developments in the South China Sea.