Region Related Event Feeds

Region Related Event Feeds http://csis.org/region/110/related/publication A list of publications related to this region en Southeast Asia from the Corner of 18th & K Streets: Ratification of the Law of the Sea http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-k-streets-ratification-law-sea <p>The credibility of the United States in the Asia Pacific is at stake on a decision whether to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). While there are other compelling arguments for ratification, none is as urgent as the requirement for the United States to solidify its commitment to the rule of international law, including in the Asia Pacific.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-k-streets-ratification-law-sea">read more</a></p> Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 gpoling 37485 at http://csis.org Advancing the National Interests of the United States: Ratification of the Law of the Sea http://csis.org/publication/advancing-national-interests-united-states-ratification-law-sea <p>The credibility of the United States in the Asia Pacific is at stake on a decision whether to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). While there are other compelling arguments for ratification, none is as urgent as the requirement for the United States to solidify its commitment to the rule of international law, including in the Asia Pacific.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/advancing-national-interests-united-states-ratification-law-sea">read more</a></p> Featured Mobile Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 sherry 37503 at http://csis.org U.S. Eases Myanmar Sanctions in Response to Reforms http://csis.org/publication/us-eases-myanmar-sanctions-response-reforms <p>The Obama administration announced May 17 that it would ease sanctions against Myanmar in response to the government’s recent political and economic reforms. Sanctions were suspended, not revoked, and the move still holds back U.S. companies from moving forward in some key sectors in Myanmar.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/us-eases-myanmar-sanctions-response-reforms">read more</a></p> Featured Mobile Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 sherry 37343 at http://csis.org From Strength to Empowerment http://csis.org/publication/strength-empowerment <p>Relations between the United States and Malaysia are at an all-time high. Since President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Najib Razak entered office in 2009, both countries’ governments have committed to a new beginning and moved to establish closer ties through increased political, economic, and people-to-people cooperation.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/strength-empowerment">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Economic Development and Reconstruction International Security Trade and Economics Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 jdunton 37324 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.14 n.1 http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1 <ul> <li>Regional Overview: At a Time of Uncertainty, Count on North Korea, by Ralph A. Cossa and Brad Glosserman</li> <li>US-Japan Relations: Back to Normal? by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi</li> <li>US-China Relations: Xi Visit Steadies Ties; Dissident Creates Tension, by Bonnie Glaser and Brittany Billingsley</li> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Nuclear Weapons Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 37227 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.14 n.1 - Regional Overview http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-regional-overview <p>There was a brief period when a breakthrough seemed possible in the stalemate with North Korea when it pledged to freeze all nuclear and missile tests; then Pyongyang announced a planned satellite launch, pulling the rug out from under Washington (and itself) and business as usual returned to the Peninsula.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-regional-overview">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Nuclear Weapons Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 37228 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.14 n.1 - US-Southeast Asia http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-us-southeast-asia <p>US attention was focused on both ends of Southeast Asia: in the east on tensions in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines, which have energized the US-Philippine alliance; and in the west on the impact of April by-elections in Burma, which have paved the way for a quantum leap in US engagement with the country.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-us-southeast-asia">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 37232 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.14 n.1 - China-Southeast Asia http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-china-southeast-asia <p>Chinese interchange with Southeast Asia featured President Hu Jintao’s visit to Cambodia. The unusual attention was related to China’s efforts to manage disputes with claimants in the South China Sea and Cambodia’s appointment as the chair of ASEAN.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-china-southeast-asia">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 37233 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.14 n.1 - China-Taiwan http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-china-taiwan <p>In January, President Ma Ying-jeou won re-election and the KMT retained its majority in the legislature. Voters endorsed Ma’s gradual approach to developing constructive relations with the Mainland. In Beijing, the outcome validated President Hu’s “peaceful development” policies.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-china-taiwan">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 37234 at http://csis.org Southeast Asia from the Corner of 18th and K Streets: The U.S.-ASEAN Relationship in 2030 http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-us-asean-relationship-2030 <p><a id="BacktoLeadingStory" name="BacktoLeadingStory"></a>Thinking about the U.S.-ASEAN relationship in 2030 is a useful exercise for testing the tenets of U.S. strategy in the region and in Asia generally.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-us-asean-relationship-2030">read more</a></p> Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 gpoling 37165 at http://csis.org Issues & Insights Vol. 12 - No. 3 http://csis.org/publication/issues-insights-vol-12-no-3 <p>It was only in the 2000s that Southeast Asian nations began to consider investing seriously in nuclear power programs. The rationale for these decisions is the same as in other regions of the world: to meet rising electricity demands and ensure energy security, energy autonomy, and the diversification of supply.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/issues-insights-vol-12-no-3">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Nuclear Weapons Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 37197 at http://csis.org Implications and Results: United States–Philippines Ministerial Dialogue http://csis.org/publication/implications-and-results-united-states-philippines-ministerial-dialogue <p>As the United States refocuses on the Asia-Pacific region, strengthening and deepening ties with its treaty allies and expanding its partnership with other countries has become a priority. In that context, the first United States–Philippines Ministerial Dialogue was held April 30 in Washington, D.C. The fact that the meeting took place days after U.S.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/implications-and-results-united-states-philippines-ministerial-dialogue">read more</a></p> Mobile Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 sherry 37063 at http://csis.org Southeast Asia from the Corner of 18th and K Streets: Indonesia's Economic Inflection Point http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-indonesias-economic-inflection-point <p><a name="BacktoLeadingStory" id="BacktoLeadingStory"></a>Indonesia is at an economic inflection point, which was dramatically underlined this week as two stories broke on the same day. First, Indonesia reported that it set a historic record of $5.7 billion in foreign direct investment in the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 30 percent over the same period in 2011.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-indonesias-economic-inflection-point">read more</a></p> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 gpoling 36878 at http://csis.org Indonesia’s Economic Inflection Point http://csis.org/publication/indonesias-economic-inflection-point <p>Indonesia is at an economic inflection point, which was dramatically underlined this week as two stories broke on the same day. First, Indonesia reported that it set a historic record of $5.7 billion in foreign direct investment in the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 30 percent over the same period in 2011.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/indonesias-economic-inflection-point">read more</a></p> Mobile Trade and Economics Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 sherry 36880 at http://csis.org PacNet #28 - China, the Philippines and the US Security Guarantee http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-28-china-philippines-and-us-security-guarantee <p>Three days before his Jan. 20, 2012 retirement, the Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, Adm. Patrick Walsh, gave a departing interview to the Associated Press. In it, he expressed his concern about security and stability in the South China Sea.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-28-china-philippines-and-us-security-guarantee">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 ellise 37301 at http://csis.org Arguing Over Blocks: Do China and the Philippines Both Have a Claim? http://csis.org/publication/arguing-over-blocks-do-china-and-philippines-both-have-claim <p><em>This post is the first in a new blog series, The South China Sea Frame-by-Frame. It incorporates data and imagery from the CSIS Southeast Asia Program's innovative policy tool, The <a href="http://csis.org/program/south-china-sea-high-resolution">South China Sea in High Resolution</a>. It originally appeared on CSIS' Asia Policy blog, <a href="http://cogitasia.com">cogitASIA</a>.</em></p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/arguing-over-blocks-do-china-and-philippines-both-have-claim">read more</a></p> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 gpoling 36480 at http://csis.org The Evolving Economic Picture in Asia http://csis.org/publication/evolving-economic-picture-asia <p>The following conversation derives from an on-line chat between Global Forecast editors and three CSIS scholars on opportunities inherent in the changing economic landscape in Asia.</p> <p>When the next administration assesses the global economic picture on Day 1, what do you expect it will look like?</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/evolving-economic-picture-asia">read more</a></p> Trade and Economics Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 ian 36438 at http://csis.org Southeast Asia from the Corner of 18th and K Streets: U.S. Strategic Alignment: The Next Steps for U.S. Policy in Myanmar http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-us-strategic-alignment-next-steps-us-policy-mya <p><a id="BacktoLeadingStory" name="BacktoLeadingStory"></a>Despite complaints of voting irregularities, opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), won 43 of the 45 seats contested in Myanmar’s April 1 parliamentary by-elections.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-us-strategic-alignment-next-steps-us-policy-mya">read more</a></p> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 gpoling 36380 at http://csis.org The Next Steps for U.S. Policy in Myanmar http://csis.org/publication/next-steps-us-policy-myanmar <p>Despite complaints of voting irregularities, opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), won 43 of the 45 seats contested in Myanmar’s April 1 parliamentary by-elections.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/next-steps-us-policy-myanmar">read more</a></p> Mobile Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 sherry 36423 at http://csis.org 2012 Global Forecast http://csis.org/publication/2012-global-forecast <p> </p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/2012-global-forecast">read more</a></p> Acquisition and Resources Alternative Energy Cybersecurity Defense and Security Demography Development Policy Disaster Risk Reduction Economic Development and Reconstruction Energy and Climate Change Food and Water Global Health Global Health Policy Global Prosperity Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance HIV/AIDS Homeland Security Human Rights International Security Markets and Trends Media Analysis Military Strategy Mobile Nuclear Weapons Regional Analysis Security and Climate Change Space Technology Technology Policy Terrorism Trade and Economics Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 ian 36271 at http://csis.org PacNet #23 - An ASEAN Peacekeeping Force in Myanmar? http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-23-asean-peacekeeping-force-myanmar <p>Does the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) want to sustain itself and hold credible weight in international politics? Does it want to develop and possess the ability to respond to potential challenges faced individually or collectively by its members?</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-23-asean-peacekeeping-force-myanmar">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 36206 at http://csis.org U.S. Strategic Alignment: Squaring Trade and Grand Strategy in Asia http://csis.org/publication/us-strategic-alignment-squaring-trade-and-grand-strategy-asia <p>The United States has all the tools at hand to build an enduring and sustainable strategy for engagement in the Asia Pacific. But some careful work is needed to fit the key parts of this policy together. The most compelling requirement is to ensure that trade policy supports a comprehensive U.S. strategy.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/us-strategic-alignment-squaring-trade-and-grand-strategy-asia">read more</a></p> Mobile Trade and Economics Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 sherry 36095 at http://csis.org Southeast Asia from the Corner of 18th and K Streets: U.S. Strategic Alignment: Squaring Trade and Grand Strategy in Asia http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-us-strategic-alignment-squaring-trade-and-grand <p><a name="BacktoLeadingStory" id="BacktoLeadingStory"></a>The United States has all the tools at hand to build an enduring and sustainable strategy for engagement in the Asia Pacific. But some careful work is needed to fit the key parts of this policy together. The most compelling requirement is to ensure that trade policy supports a comprehensive U.S. strategy.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-us-strategic-alignment-squaring-trade-and-grand">read more</a></p> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 gpoling 36065 at http://csis.org PacNet #22 - Myanmar’s Economic Future after the April 1 Elections http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-22-myanmars-economic-future-after-april-1-elections <p>In recent months, there has been increasing attention to Myanmar’s economic potential.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-22-myanmars-economic-future-after-april-1-elections">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Economic Development and Reconstruction Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Trade and Economics Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 36205 at http://csis.org Myanmar's April 1 By-Elections: What’s at Stake? http://csis.org/publication/myanmars-april-1-elections-whats-stake <p>Myanmar’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), will stand in by-elections on April 1. This is the first time Suu Kyi and the NLD have participated in elections since 1990. In that election, the NLD swept 392 out of the 492 contested seats, but the results were annulled by the military regime.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/myanmars-april-1-elections-whats-stake">read more</a></p> Mobile Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 sherry 35987 at http://csis.org Southeast Asia from the Corner of 18th and K Streets: Will Elections Bring Timor-Leste Closer to a Stable Democracy? http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-will-elections-bring-timor-leste-closer-stable- <p><a id="BacktoLeadingStory" name="BacktoLeadingStory"></a>The presidential election campaign under way in Timor-Leste, a tiny nation on the southernmost fringe of the Indonesian archipelago, is being closely watched in Washington and New York, in Canberra, and in capitals around Southeast Asia.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-will-elections-bring-timor-leste-closer-stable-">read more</a></p> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 gpoling 35818 at http://csis.org Will Elections Bring Timor-Leste Closer to a Stable Democracy? http://csis.org/publication/will-elections-bring-timor-leste-closer-stable-democracy <p>The presidential election campaign under way in Timor-Leste, a tiny nation on the southernmost fringe of the Indonesian archipelago, is being closely watched in Washington and New York, in Canberra, and in capitals around Southeast Asia.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/will-elections-bring-timor-leste-closer-stable-democracy">read more</a></p> Governance Mobile Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 ian 35868 at http://csis.org PacNet #15 - Vietnam: New Thinking, New Risks, New Opportunities http://csis.org/publication/vietnam-new-thinking-new-risks-new-opportunities <p>The Vietnam "story" has changed over time. First, it was a war story; then Vietnam became "a country" in the run-up to the normalization of US-Vietnam relations in 1995. Now the country is moving forward with a new narrative, a strategy of active and proactive international integration.</p> Defense and Security Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 ellise 35740 at http://csis.org Lessons Learned in Normalization: The U.S. and Myanmar Can Benefit from Studying Dos and Don’ts from Vietnam http://csis.org/publication/lessons-learned-normalization-us-and-myanmar-can-benefit-studying-dos-and-donts-vietnam <p>There’s much speculation among foreign governments and in the international business community that the United States will soon lift its economic sanctions against Myanmar in response to the government’s recent reforms. Despite all this enthusiasm, the U.S.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/lessons-learned-normalization-us-and-myanmar-can-benefit-studying-dos-and-donts-vietnam">read more</a></p> Mobile Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 sherry 35520 at http://csis.org Southeast Asia from the Corner of 18th and K Streets: Lessons Learned in Normalization http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-lessons-learned-normalization <p><a id="BacktoLeadingStory" name="BacktoLeadingStory"></a>There’s much speculation among foreign governments and in the international business community that the United States will soon lift its economic sanctions against Myanmar in response to the government’s recent reforms. Despite all this enthusiasm, the U.S.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-lessons-learned-normalization">read more</a></p> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 gpoling 35527 at http://csis.org Is Darwin the Glue for US-Indonesian Cooperation? http://csis.org/publication/darwin-glue-us-indonesian-cooperation <p>Amid the flurry of diplomatic activity in November 2011, President Barack Obama announced that US Marines would begin rotations to Darwin in 2012 starting with some 250 personnel at the Australian Army's Robertson Barracks and growing to a target of 2,500 Marines in the years ahead.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/darwin-glue-us-indonesian-cooperation">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Military Strategy Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 ellise 35318 at http://csis.org Southeast Asia from the Corner of 18th and K Streets: Who Is Xi? http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-who-xi <p><a id="BacktoLeadingStory" name="BacktoLeadingStory"></a>Earlier this week, China’s vice president Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a high level visit. To some, Xi—and China—mean everything to the United States. These observers view Asia’s risks and opportunities through the China prism.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-who-xi">read more</a></p> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 gpoling 35282 at http://csis.org Who Is Xi? http://csis.org/publication/who-xi <p>Earlier this week, China’s vice president Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a high level visit. To some, Xi—and China—mean everything to the United States. These observers view Asia’s risks and opportunities through the China prism. This narrow Sino-centric perspective is not strategic, however, nor is it practical.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/who-xi">read more</a></p> Mobile Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 sherry 35292 at http://csis.org Will Myanmar's Reforms Prompt Lifting of U.S. Sanctions? http://csis.org/publication/will-myanmars-reforms-prompt-lifting-us-sanctions <p>The political reforms underway in Myanmar for nearly one year have prompted a review of U.S. policy toward the country and speculation that the United States might consider lifting some of its sanctions against the regime.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/will-myanmars-reforms-prompt-lifting-us-sanctions">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Governance Human Rights International Security Mobile Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 sherry 35153 at http://csis.org Pacific Partners Outlook: The Pacific's New Market http://csis.org/publication/pacific-partners-outlook-pacifics-new-market <p><a name="BacktoLeadingStory" id="BacktoLeadingStory"></a>One should not be surprised when Nauru, a nation of less than 10,000, is offered $50 million from Russia. Nor should the opening of diplomatic missions from Georgia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates in the South Pacific be remarkable when considering what is at stake.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacific-partners-outlook-pacifics-new-market">read more</a></p> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 gpoling 35085 at http://csis.org The Evolving U.S. Footprint in Southeast Asia http://csis.org/publication/evolving-us-footprint-southeast-asia <p>Over the past two weeks, U.S. defense secretary Leon Panetta and his key officers, including Admiral Robert F. Willard, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, have actively explained details of President Barack Obama’s January 5 announcement about the new defense budget and its implications for the Asia Pacific. Southeast Asian counterparts want to clearly understand U.S.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/evolving-us-footprint-southeast-asia">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Mobile Trade and Economics Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 kate 35005 at http://csis.org Southeast Asia from the Corner of 18th and K Streets: The Evolving U.S. Footprint in Southeast Asia http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-evolving-us-footprint-southeast-asia <p><a id="BacktoLeadingStory" name="BacktoLeadingStory"></a>Over the past two weeks, U.S. defense secretary Leon Panetta and his key officers, including Admiral Robert Willard, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, have actively explained details of President Barack Obama’s January 5 announcement about the new defense budget and its implications for the Asia Pacific.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-evolving-us-footprint-southeast-asia">read more</a></p> Mobile Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 gpoling 35000 at http://csis.org PacNet #7A - US-India Relations: Pivot Problems http://csis.org/publication/us-india-relations-pivot-problems <p>There is a conundrum at the heart of the Obama administration's "pivot" toward Asia, at least as it relates to India.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/us-india-relations-pivot-problems">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 ellise 34940 at http://csis.org PacNet #6A - All Roads to Myanmar http://csis.org/publication/all-roads-myanmar <p>One after another, Western dignitaries are traveling to Myanmar. A standard interpretation of the change in attitude is that Myanmar is finally demonstrating the courage and means to break away from China. But was Myanmar in the Chinese "geopolitical grip" in the first place?</p> Defense and Security Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 ellise 34846 at http://csis.org PacNet #6 - Myanmar's Reforms: The Challenges Ahead http://csis.org/publication/myanmars-reforms-challenges-ahead <p>The recent release of many high-profile political prisoners by the Myanmar government has been hailed as a firm step on the country's path toward democracy. While the effects of many reforms have not yet trickled down tangibly to the masses and remain largely confined to major cities and Bamar-majority areas, noticeable changes have undeniably occurred.</p> Defense and Security Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 ellise 34845 at http://csis.org Southeast Asia from the Corner of 18th and K Streets: The Year of the Dragon http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-year-dragon <p><a name="BacktoLeadingStory" id="BacktoLeadingStory"></a>As the year of the dragon approaches, ASEAN must ask and answer existential questions about itself and the great powers around it.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/southeast-asia-corner-18th-and-k-streets-year-dragon">read more</a></p> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 gpoling 34746 at http://csis.org The Year of the Dragon: ASEAN's Existential Questions http://csis.org/publication/year-dragon-aseans-existential-questions <p><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a>As the year of the dragon approaches, ASEAN must ask and answer existential questions about itself and the great powers around it.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/year-dragon-aseans-existential-questions">read more</a></p> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 gpoling 34748 at http://csis.org PacNet #3 - Comparative Connections Summary http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-3-comparative-connections-summary <p>It's been an Asia-centric four months. The US proclaimed America's "pivot" toward Asia, while North Korea faced a pivotal moment following the death of Kim Jong Il.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-3-comparative-connections-summary">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Regional Analysis Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 ellise 34631 at http://csis.org Pacific Partners Outlook: Fiji Lifts Martial Law, but Introduces New Restrictions http://csis.org/publication/pacific-partners-outlook-fiji-lifts-martial-law-introduces-new-restrictions <p><a name="BacktoLeadingStory" id="BacktoLeadingStory"></a>Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama’s New Year’s Day announcement that the government will lift emergency powers has been met with considerable skepticism, but it might be considered a first positive step forward.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacific-partners-outlook-fiji-lifts-martial-law-introduces-new-restrictions">read more</a></p> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 gpoling 34606 at http://csis.org Fiji Lifts Martial Law, but Introduces New Restrictions http://csis.org/publication/fiji-lifts-martial-law-introduces-new-restrictions <p>Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama’s New Year’s Day announcement that the government will lift emergency powers has been met with considerable skepticism, but it might be considered a first positive step forward.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/fiji-lifts-martial-law-introduces-new-restrictions">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 gpoling 34607 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3 <p>Edited by Carl Baker and Brad Glosserman</p> <p>January 2012, Vol. 13, No. 3 – (September–December 2011)</p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 34625 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 - Regional Overview http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-regional-overview <p>It’s been an Asia-centric four months. The US proclaimed America’s “pivot” toward Asia, while North Korea faced a pivotal moment following the death of Kim Jong Il.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-regional-overview">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 34626 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 - US-Japan http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-us-japan <p>Prime Minister Noda accomplished important steps including the selection of the F-35 as Japan’s next-generation fighter, relaxing the three arms export principles, and announcing a decision to join negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership – all of which demonstrated Tokyo’s readiness to revive the economy and strengthen security ties and capabilities.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-us-japan">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 34627 at http://csis.org PacNet #2 - The Time Has Come for Economic Reform in Myanmar http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-2-time-has-come-economic-reform-myanmar <p>On the eve of a critically important IMF Article IV Consultation Mission to Myanmar, the basic question is: where's the beef on economic reform? After over a year of post-election policy debate, meaningful economic reform initiatives have been meager.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-2-time-has-come-economic-reform-myanmar">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Development Policy Economic Development and Reconstruction Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Trade and Economics Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 ellise 34628 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 - US-China http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-us-china <p>A spate of measures taken by the Obama administration to bolster US presence and influence in the Asia-Pacific was met with a variety of responses from China. Official reaction was largely muted and restrained; media responses were often strident and accused the US of seeking to contain and encircle China.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-us-china">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Military Strategy Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 34629 at http://csis.org