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ASEAN Connectivity and China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’
March 26, 2015
ASEAN Connectivity and China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’
Could there be a convergence of interests between these two grand projects?
ASEAN Connectivity and China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’
Mongolia’s Dubious Merchant Navy
Central Asia
Mongolia’s Dubious Merchant Navy
The country risks serious damage to its reputation with its questionable maritime activities.
Mongolia’s Dubious Merchant Navy
Japan Inc.’s Offshore Gamble
East Asia
Japan Inc.’s Offshore Gamble
The giants of Japan’s service sector are now looking overseas for opportunity.
Japan Inc.’s Offshore Gamble
Did India Miss an Opportunity for Reform?
South Asia
Did India Miss an Opportunity for Reform?
The Modi government releases a solid budget that nonetheless avoids painful, yet necessary change.
Did India Miss an Opportunity for Reform?
The Implications of China’s Growth Slowdown
East Asia
The Implications of China’s Growth Slowdown
Slowing Chinese growth could have repercussions that extend well beyond the economy.
The Implications of China’s Growth Slowdown
China and the South China Sea Resource Grab
Southeast Asia
China and the South China Sea Resource Grab
Maritime disputes in the region have more than just legal and military dimensions.
China and the South China Sea Resource Grab
Cambodia’s Garment Industry Rollercoaster
Southeast Asia
Cambodia’s Garment Industry Rollercoaster
News for the vital industry has been decidedly mixed of late.
Cambodia’s Garment Industry Rollercoaster
A Recession for Australia?
January 27, 2015
A Recession for Australia?
The commodities giant has had an impressive run, but the good times might be coming to an end.
A Recession for Australia?
The Beginning of World Trade Disorganization?
January 15, 2015
The Beginning of World Trade Disorganization?
How the WTO is linked to the relative decline of U.S. power.
The Beginning of World Trade Disorganization?
China Leads Race to the Moon
East Asia
China Leads Race to the Moon
States are quietly preparing to secure fuel for the fourth generation of nuclear weapons, and China is winning.
China Leads Race to the Moon
Kazakhstan’s Economic Outreach
Central Asia
Kazakhstan’s Economic Outreach
As the Eurasian Economic Union takes effect, Kazakhstan maintains its ambitious economic diplomacy.
Kazakhstan’s Economic Outreach
The Fight for China’s Gas Market
Central Asia
The Fight for China’s Gas Market
Why Turkmenistan will prevail over Russia as China’s primary pipeline gas supplier.
The Fight for China’s Gas Market
China’s Economy: What Deng Can Teach Xi
East Asia
China’s Economy: What Deng Can Teach Xi
Michael Pettis on the four stages of China’s economic growth and the lessons of Deng Xiaoping.
China’s Economy: What Deng Can Teach Xi
After APEC, Whither the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
November 19, 2014
After APEC, Whither the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
With the U.S. and Japan nearing a deal and Republicans in control of Congress, could 2015 be the TPP’s year?
After APEC, Whither the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
Bangladesh: Asia's New Energy Superpower?
South Asia
Bangladesh: Asia's New Energy Superpower?
After a favorable UN settlement in June, Bangladesh stumbled upon a wealth of energy. Will investors buy in?
Bangladesh: Asia's New Energy Superpower?
‘Free’ Trade and the Sovereignty Squeeze
October 28, 2014
‘Free’ Trade and the Sovereignty Squeeze
Mercantilism in trade agreement rules-setting makes weaker economies slaves to the interests of economic hegemons.
‘Free’ Trade and the Sovereignty Squeeze
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