China
A Defense Agreement Likely to Deepen Chinese Rancor
THE NEW YORK TIMES - APLN member Shen Dingli argues that China is strong enough not to worry about increased trilateral cooperation between Japan, South Korea and the United States.
Why Are World Leaders Racing to the Pacific Islands?
AL JAZEERA - APLN member Sandra Tarte spoke with Al-Jazeera on the opportunities created for Pacific Countries by US and Chinese involvement in the region.
Should We Expect a Thaw in China-India Relations Soon?
THE DIPLOMAT - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan writes on the state of India-China relations and argues that the chance of a breakthrough is quite low and remains more of a wishful thinking.
Relational Security: Ethical Dilemmas of Geopolitics in the Blue Pacific Continent
Maima Koro makes an argument for reframing geopolitical discourse to better respect the sovereignty and cultural context of Pacific Island nations.
Relational Security: Ethical Dilemmas of Geopolitics in the Blue Pacific Continent
Maima Koro makes an argument for reframing geopolitical discourse to better respect the sovereignty and cultural context of Pacific Island nations.
Binary Trap Threatens ASEAN’s Hedging Role
EAST ASIA FORUM APLN member Cheng-Chwee Kuik argues that China's assertive actions and an increasingly unpredictable United States may weaken ASEAN’s ability to hedge. The original post can be found ...
What China’s Nuclear Advances Mean for India
USIP - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan discussed China’s nuclear modernisation and India’s response.
China’s Nuclear Weapons Build-up and Its Implications for Northeast Asian Security
Lami Kim argues that China’s nuclear modernisation should concern the United States because it poses a risk to vital US interests in Northeast Asia.
Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Trends and the Impact on the Korean Peninsula
FES ASIA - APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in was interviewed by FES Asia. He shared his thoughts on current geopolitical and geo-economic trends and elaborated the impact on the Korean Peninsula.
Confidence and Security Building Measures in Southeast Asia's Maritime Domain
Collin Koh’s report surveys the effectiveness of multilateral CSBMs in the Southeast Asian maritime domain.