On 25th August 2017, in response to militant attacks against the government, the Myanmar military launched “clearance operations” against its Rohingya Muslim population. This involved the burning down of villages, the murder of civilians – including at least 730 children ...
Read More »Next Steps in the South China Sea: What to do After Victory
September 8th, 2016 By Davis Florick – Junior Fellow The Philippines’ victory at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) was significant for the states bordering the South China Sea. For once, China’s smaller neighbors were able to stand up and ...
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Despite the hopes of Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, this month’s elections in the country failed to produce a decisive outcome. However, one major aspect of Australian government policy that is unlikely to be significantly impacted upon by the absence of a strong government is the nation’s approach to security and defence.
Read More »Shifting alliances in South Asia
Traditional equations in South Asia are shifting and the region is approaching a binary of US-India and China-Pakistan as the major local power blocs.
Read More »Freedom of Navigation and the Liberal World Order
International legal norms such as freedom of navigation must be actively upheld for them to remain relevant.
Read More »Future Sino-US Relations: Building Partnership Capacity
The current relationship between China and the US, albeit fractured, offers much to build upon.
Read More »China’s 2016 National Party Congress: An Opportunity Missed
Rather than pursuing a more aggressive and bold approach, the Xi Administration seems to have opted for a conservative strategy.
Read More »Japan and India: An Emerging Partnership of Strength and Influence
India and Japan have much to gain from cooperation considering that both seek to emerge as leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.
Read More »The Great Wall of Japan
Japan is embracing a role in the security order of South East Asia that it has long denied itself. Whilst it will never take over the role of the US in ensuring regional stability, the country is currently in the process of positioning itself as a leader in the drive to contain Beijing’s ambitions.
Read More »The Prussia of the East: Vietnam’s Complex Role in Asia-Pacific Security
Vietnam and China have long had a tumultuous relationship which, particularly in the current era, has witnessed considerable ebbs and flows.
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