Region Related Event Feeds

Region Related Event Feeds http://csis.org/region/21/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 PacNet #32R - Responses to PacNet #32 - The Illogic of China's North Korea Policy http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-32r-responses-pacnet-32-illogic-chinas-north-korea-policy <p>In PacNet #32, Ralph A. Cossa and Brad Glosserman make a detailed case for how China's current approach toward North Korea actually contradicts many Chinese national interests. Their argument can be supplemented by four additional concerns for China and its now indispensable role in international politics.</p> Defense and Security Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 ellise 37429 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 PacNet #32 - The Illogic of China's North Korea Policy http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-32-illogic-chinas-north-korea-policy <p>BEIJING: Discussions in Beijing about North Korea are always frustrating. It's not so much due to the sharp divergence in US and Chinese thinking about how to deal with Pyongyang; the two sides differ on many issues. No, the real problem is the illogic of the Chinese position; at least from a US perspective.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-32-illogic-chinas-north-korea-policy">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 ellise 37329 at http://csis.org PacNet #30 - A Thought on American Foreign Policy in East Asia http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-30-thought-american-foreign-policy-east-asia <p>Power transition, caused mainly by the rise of China, is going on in East Asia. China has become the no. 1 trading partner of almost every country in the region. Even China's military power is increasing and advancing to the level that matches that of the United States. Asymmetrical interdependency between China and other regional states across various dimensions will continue to grow.</p> Global Trends and Forecasting Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 ellise 37303 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-Japan http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-us-japan <p>After three tumultuous and frustrating years as the DPJ tried to find its legs, Prime Minister Noda finally visited Washington.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-us-japan">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 37229 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.14 n.1 - US-China http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-us-china <p>Xi Jinping’s visit to the US went smoothly and laid the foundation for a strong bilateral relationship after the 18th Party Congress this fall. Speeches to mark the 40th anniversary of Nixon’s visit to China highlighted progress while recognizing deep mutual strategic mistrust. The third Asia-Pacific Consultation was held to manage suspicions and enhance cooperation.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-us-china">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 37230 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.14 n.1 - US-Korea http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-us-korea <p>The most significant news in early 2012 centered on North Korea’s rocket launch. In a slightly different twist, this latest provocation came just two weeks after reaching what seemed to be a new deal with the US to freeze its missile and nuclear programs in exchange for food assistance.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-us-korea">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 37231 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 Comparative Connections v.14 n.1 - North Korea-South Korea http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-north-korea-south-korea <p>Covering inter-Korean relations for Comparative Connections has been a roller-coaster ride, given the peninsula’s changeable political weather. Even so, the current state of affairs is unprecedented. Pyongyang has spent the whole of 2012 hurling ever ruder and angrier jibes at ROK President Lee; plumbing the depths even by North Korean standards.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-north-korea-south-korea">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 37235 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.14 n.1 - China-Korea http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-china-korea <p>The 20-year anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and South Korea may provide a pretext for more active diplomacy to meet a growing list of potential disputes in the relationship. Presidents Hu Jintao and Lee Myung-bak have held two summits this year and there has been increased interaction among other senior leaders as well.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-china-korea">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 37236 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.14 n.1 - Japan-China http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-japan-china <p>With both Tokyo and Beijing intent on celebrating the 40th anniversary of normalization, bilateral relations started well in 2012 – and quickly went downhill. Contested history returned in a controversy sparked by Nagoya Mayor Kawamura Takashi’s remarks questioning the reality of the Nanjing massacre.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-japan-china">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 37237 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.14 n.1 - Japan-Korea http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-japan-korea <p>The most dramatic events affecting relations in early 2012 concerned North Korea. The power transition appears to be proceeding smoothly, although mixed signals indicate that a clear foreign policy has not yet been worked out in Pyongyang. Meanwhile, South Korea and Japan continue on their seemingly disconnected tracks.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-japan-korea">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 37238 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.14 n.1 - China-Russia http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-china-russia <p>By any standard, the first four months were a rough start to the year for both Russia and China. While succession politics gripped first Russia and then China, Moscow and Beijing coordinated closely over crises beyond their borders (Syria, Iran, and North Korea) and promoted multilateralism through summitry with the BRICS and the SCO.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v14-n1-china-russia">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 37239 at http://csis.org South Korea’s Responses to North Korea’s Missile Launch http://csis.org/publication/south-koreas-responses-north-koreas-missile-launch <p><img align="left" alt="" src="https://csis.org/files/images/120523_Cheon_Seongwhun.jpg" />The March missile launch timing to celebrate Kim Il Sung's centenary birthday is only the start of the cyclical provocations for 2012. As we move into the second half of the year the North may attempt various provocations against the South according to its internal political circumstances.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/south-koreas-responses-north-koreas-missile-launch">read more</a></p> International Security Military Strategy Nuclear Weapons Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 mdumond 37448 at http://csis.org The U.S.-ASEAN Relationship in 2030 http://csis.org/publication/us-asean-relationship-2030 <p>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/us-asean-relationship-2030">read more</a></p> Mobile Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 sherry 37177 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 Strengthening Governance and Development in the Pacific http://csis.org/publication/strengthening-governance-and-development-pacific <p>As the United States focuses its energy on engaging the Asia-Pacific region, it has a growing interest in promoting good governance practices in Oceania. More than just democratic values and respect for human rights are at stake, as important as those are. The Pacific population is set to reach 18 million by 2050 and unemployment rates are already alarmingly high.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/strengthening-governance-and-development-pacific">read more</a></p> Governance Mobile Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 sherry 37055 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 Pacific Partners Outlook: Strengthening Governance and Development in the Pacific http://csis.org/publication/pacific-partners-outlook-strengthening-governance-and-development-pacific <p><a id="BacktoLeadingStory" name="BacktoLeadingStory"></a>As the United States focuses its energy on engaging the Asia-Pacific region, it has a growing interest in promoting good governance practices in Oceania. More than just democratic values and respect for human rights are at stake, as important as those are.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacific-partners-outlook-strengthening-governance-and-development-pacific">read more</a></p> Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 gpoling 37022 at http://csis.org PacNet #29 - The US and Japan Make a Good Step Forward, for Now http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-29-us-and-japan-make-good-step-forward-now <p>Just before Japanese Prime Minister Noda Yoshihiko' s visit to Washington this week, the US and Japanese governments released their Security Consultative Committee Joint Statement. This document sets the alliance on the right path, allowing alliance managers in Tokyo and Washington to focus on a wider set of strategic issues.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-29-us-and-japan-make-good-step-forward-now">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 ellise 37302 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 Global Economics Update: Japan as Number 3 http://csis.org/publication/global-economics-update-japan-number-3 <p>In 1995, a group of Cornell psychologists found that Olympic bronze medalists are typically happier than silver medalists about their position on the podium. The competitor in the number 2 spot cannot help thinking about how close he came to winning gold, while the person in third thinks, “Wow, I got a medal!”</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/global-economics-update-japan-number-3">read more</a></p> Trade and Economics Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 ian 36855 at http://csis.org Nuclear Challenges in 2013 http://csis.org/publication/nuclear-challenges-2013 <p>There is no shortage of nuclear challenges as we immerse ourselves in 2012, despite the apparent willingness of both North Korea and Iran to discuss cooperation.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/nuclear-challenges-2013">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Nuclear Weapons Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 ian 36543 at http://csis.org PacNet #26 - Lessons Learned? Responding to North Korea's Latest Provocations http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-26-lessons-learned-responding-north-koreas-latest-provocations <p>Once again, North Korea is increasing tensions in Northeast Asia. The launch on April 13 is part of a cycle of calculated North Korean provocations. However, it seems that the US, South Korea, and Japan scrambled to respond with the same strategies that have failed them in the past. China's blocking of any meaningful response was as predictable as it was effective.</p> Global Trends and Forecasting Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 ellise 36663 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 Pivot to Asia: Prepare for Unintended Consequences http://csis.org/publication/pivot-asia-prepare-unintended-consequences <p>Under the current administration, the pendulum in U.S. policy toward China has swung from attempting to cooperate with China on global problems to pushing back against Chinese assertiveness and challenges to international laws and norms.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pivot-asia-prepare-unintended-consequences">read more</a></p> Trade and Economics Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 ian 36449 at http://csis.org Rethinking U.S. Military Presence in Asia and the Pacific http://csis.org/publication/rethinking-us-military-presence-asia-and-pacific <p>For the past six decades the U.S. military has enjoyed preeminence in the Western Pacific, but there are increasing questions about whether this advantageous position is sustainable given a combination of budget cuts, asymmetrical military threats, and local opposition to bases.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/rethinking-us-military-presence-asia-and-pacific">read more</a></p> Defense and Security International Security Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 ian 36450 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 3 A.M. Phone Call: Pyongyang http://csis.org/publication/3-am-phone-call-pyongyang <p>It is often said that American presidencies are remembered as much for how they deal with the unexpected as with the expected. That is, incoming presidents have agendas that they had stumped on throughout the campaign and come into office only to find their attention swept away by unforeseen events that would later define their presidencies. For George W. Bush, this was September 11.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/3-am-phone-call-pyongyang">read more</a></p> Defense and Security International Security Mobile Nuclear Weapons Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 ian 36392 at http://csis.org Issues & Insights Vol. 12 - No. 2 http://csis.org/publication/issues-insights-vol-12-no-2 <p>Pacific Forum CSIS brought 34 Young Leaders (YLs) from seven countries including the US, Japan, ROK, Australia, and the PRC to two Young Leader programs in Seoul.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/issues-insights-vol-12-no-2">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Military Strategy Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 36403 at http://csis.org PacNet #25A - Global Korea’s "Backyard" Ventures in Southeast Asia http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-25a-global-koreas-backyard-ventures-southeast-asia <p>Traditionally South Korea’s “backyard” in terms of foreign policy priorities, Southeast Asia today is experiencing robust Korean engagement not just socially through the wild popularity of hallyu, or the “Korean wave” of pop culture, but economically as well.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-25a-global-koreas-backyard-ventures-southeast-asia">read more</a></p> Defense and Security International Security Military Strategy Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 36404 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 Taking Down North Korea's Missile Threat: Which Country Can Be the Israel of East Asia? http://csis.org/publication/taking-down-north-koreas-missile-threat-which-country-can-be-israel-east-asia <p><img align="left" alt="" src="https://csis.org/files/images/120410_Snyder_korea.jpg" />North Korean preparations to conduct a satellite test using ballistic missile technology highlight international concerns regarding North Korea as a proliferation threat.  Each test North Korea conducts of its multi-stage rockets, be they designed as satellite carriers or delivery vehicles for weapons of</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/taking-down-north-koreas-missile-threat-which-country-can-be-israel-east-asia">read more</a></p> International Security Nuclear Weapons Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 mdumond 36290 at http://csis.org PacNet #25 - Frustration Defines the South Korean Electorate http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-25-frustration-defines-south-korean-electorate <p>For outsiders, ROK President Lee Myung-bak has had a good run. During his four and a half years in office, the South Korean economy weathered the Great Recession and rebounded to mark impressive growth. Seoul seized the international spotlight, hosting several global summits.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-25-frustration-defines-south-korean-electorate">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 36284 at http://csis.org Why Is Australia Afraid of Huawei? Need for More Corporate and Government Transparency http://csis.org/publication/why-australia-afraid-huawei-need-more-corporate-and-government-transparency <p>China-based Huawei Technologies, the world’s second-leading producer of telecommunications equipment, received yet another blow to its image last week when the <em>Australian Financial Review</em> reported that Australian officials told company executives in late 2011 that Huawei would not be allowed to invest in the country’s $38 billion National Broadband Network (NBN).</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/why-australia-afraid-huawei-need-more-corporate-and-government-transparency">read more</a></p> Governance Mobile Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 ian 36233 at http://csis.org Pacific Partners Outlook: Why is Australia Afraid of Huawei? http://csis.org/publication/pacific-partners-outlook-why-australia-afraid-huawei <p><a name="BacktoLeadingStory" id="BacktoLeadingStory"></a>China-based Huawei Technologies, the world’s second-leading producer of telecommunications equipment, received yet another blow to its image last week when the <em>Australian Financial Review</em> reported that Australian officials told company executives in late 2011 that Huawei would not be allowed to invest in the country’s</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacific-partners-outlook-why-australia-afraid-huawei">read more</a></p> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 gpoling 36227 at http://csis.org PacNet #24A - Misunderstandings on the US Military Bases in Okinawa http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-24a-misunderstandings-us-military-bases-okinawa <p>The relocation of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma in Okinawa has been the source of a long dispute between the United States and Japan, with scant hope for resolution in the foreseeable future.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-24a-misunderstandings-us-military-bases-okinawa">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Military Strategy Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 36283 at http://csis.org PacNet #24 - Japan’s DPJ: The Party of Change http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-24-japans-dpj-party-change <p>When the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) came to power in 2009, alliance watchers focused on two of its security-related promises: ending Japan’s refueling mission in the Indian Ocean that supported US and NATO forces operating in Afghanistan and renegotiating an agreement to relocate US troops within Okinawa.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-24-japans-dpj-party-change">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 36207 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 #21 - Time for an Alliance Caucus http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-21-time-alliance-caucus <p>The post World War II “hub-and-spoke” alliance structure has served the United States and its allies well for the past six decades. Yet the transnational nature of current Asia-Pacific security challenges highlights the limitations of bilateral US ally relationships to handle regional security threats, traditional or not.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-21-time-alliance-caucus">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 36019 at http://csis.org