Security

  1. Solving South China Sea Spat

    SecuritySoutheast AsiaChina

    Australia and the ICJ could help resolve the tensions over the South China Sea. China shouldn’t fear internationalization.

  2. The Right US Pacific Strategy?

    East AsiaSecurityChina

    It’s been a tumultuous year for the US in the Pacific. Policymakers need to remember China sees things differently from them.

  3. How Bad is Bushehr?

    Central AsiaSecurityIran

    Concerns over the Russia-backed reactor are misplaced. If Iran wants a nuclear weapon it will develop one away from prying eyes.

  4. A Philippine Peace Process

    SecuritySoutheast AsiaPhilippines

    Can the new Aquino administration broker a lasting peace agreement with the MILF in Mindanao? Luke Hunt and Karl Wilson report.

  5. Why US Made Hanoi Move

    SecuritySoutheast AsiaChina

    The US was under pressure from ASEAN countries to step up over the South China Sea. But conflict with China isn’t inevitable.

  6. China’s Eyes in the Skies

    East AsiaSecurityChina

    The PLA is in the process of creating an almost impregnable air defence system for China. Washington should take note.

  7. Iran and the ‘Bomber Boys’

    Central AsiaSecurityIran

    Is the chance of Israel unilaterally bombing Iran more than 50-50? Steve Clemons argues that no, cooler heads will prevail.