South-East & North-East Asia
  • India’s stake in Myanmar remains strong
    2016-08-24 Liu Zongyi
    Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi concluded her visit to China on Sunday. After her China tour last year, The Nikkei published an article arguing that if Suu Kyi is in power, India's position in Myanmar's diplomacy will outweigh Chin... [FULL TEXT]
  • Overcoming Myanmar's Myitsone Dam conundrum
    2016-12-26 Den Steinbock
    In 2009, Myanmar agreed on the huge dam project with Chinese contractors; in 2011, it was suspended. As the new government must decide its future, it is closely watched by both Chinese and international investors.In 2009, after years of tal... [FULL TEXT]
  • PHILIPPINES 2016: NAVIGATING BETWEEN THE US AND CHINA
    2016-12-26 Den Steinbock
    In the past six years, Washington and Manila have been cementing a military alliance, which is reassuring to many Filipinos but leaves some apprehensive – including the leading presidential contenders.On May 9, the Philippines will vo... [FULL TEXT]