Damming The Mekong
A new dam proposed by Laos threatens further damage to the troubled Mekong and its inhabitants. Read Here – The Diplomat
Tag: Vietnam
No Case For Non-Interference
China’s international role is changing. But the country is struggling to reconcile its traditional foreign policy of non-interference with its growing economic presence around the world. Read Here – Asia Centre
India-ASEAN: Missing Steps
For all the flurry of recent activity in ASEAN–India relations, the status of the relationship remains decidedly mixed. Read Here – The Diplomat
Asia’s Long Territorial Disputes
Among the contradictory narratives and fluctuating fortunes, one thing, at least, is clear. When Asian leaders insist that their country’s claim to a contested territory is historically indisputable, they are never right. Read Here – The Diplomat
Good War Vs Bad War
The US does not fight for land, resources, hatred, revenge, tribute, religious conversion — the usual stuff. Along with the occasional barrel of oil, America fights for virtue. Read Here – Gulf News
Pressure Builds Up On Obama On Syria
Is Obama irredeemably weak? The answer, I’m afraid, is yes, he is. He has been weakened by recent history: the disasters of Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan. But sometimes, as in this instance, history teaches us nothing but fear. Read Here – WorldAffiarsJournal
Southeast Asia’s Big Land Grab
Conflict over land tenure in Southeast Asia’s rural areas has emerged as a key issue for the region. To achieve goals such as economic development and poverty reduction in rural areas, governments in the region have pursued policies to attract investment from large corporate entities both domestically and internationally, to undertake projects on “vacant” and […]
Chinese FM Wang Aims Above Regional Rows
The new leadership is taking positive action to ensure that ties between China and ASEAN countries are not hampered by territorial issues. Read Here – China Daily
A New Nuclear Neighbourhood
Although there is currently no operational nuclear power plant in the ten countries comprising the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), regional governments have begun investing seriously in such programs. They have been motivated by several factors ranging from rising electricity demands to the perceived need to seek energy security, energy autonomy, and the diversification […]
Is China In A Maritime Race?
In recent years, China has developed a much more assertive maritime policy. But it would be a dangerous mistake for its neighbors to see an arms race where none currently exists. Read Here – Foreign Affairs
