CFR.org - Asia

Tamed Tigers, Distressed Dragon

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:55 -0400

For decades, Asian economies used exports to the West as a means of growth. Now, if they hope to weather the global recession, they will have to enact deep structural changes such as higher wages and increased domestic consumption.

Flipping the Taliban

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:28:35 -0400

The deployment of more U.S. troops to Afghanistan is necessary to tip the balance of power against the Taliban. But this military "surge" must be accompanied with a political one designed to persuade insurgents to give up their fight.

The Battle for Thailand

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:33:29 -0400

After widespread civil unrest, Thailand remains deeply polarized, its economy is contracting, and its king is getting older. Whatever the outcome of the present crisis, the future of Thai democracy does not look good.

Can the Right War Be Won?

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:20:14 -0400

Two new books offer insightful analyses of how to succeed in Afghanistan.

India’s Fortune

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:09:19 -0400

Nandan Nilekani has produced one of the best and most thought-provoking books on India in years.

Uighurs and China's Social Justice Problem

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:19:20 -0400

Uighur expert Dru Gladney says the protests in China's Xinjiang Province are about social justice for the country's minorities and expresses concern they will spark greater Chinese nationalism.

Kashmir Militant Extremists

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A profile of militant extremist groups in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.

United States-Russia Military Transit Agreement

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:31:56 -0400

On July 6, 2009, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Undersecretary of State William Burns concluded an agreement that will enable the United States to transport its military personnel and equipment across Russia to support American and Coalition forces in Afghanistan.

Uighurs and China's Xinjiang Region

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:53:39 -0400

As China transforms the economy, politics, and demographics of Xinjiang, Uighurs accuse China of engaging in imperialism.

The Centre for International Governance Innovation: Afghanistan: Looking Forward

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:20:31 -0400

Ronald E. Neumann, a former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, details the situation there with regards to a range of issues from the promotion of good governance to the development of Afghan national security forces.

The Six-Party Talks on North Korea's Nuclear Program

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:26:08 -0400

The Six-Party Talks serve as a forum about North Korea's nuclear weapons program, but the negotiations have been riddled by Pyongyang's belligerence and the differing priorities of the participating nations.

Security Council Meeting on Complex Situation in Afghanistan, June 2009

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:15:40 -0400

Statement

2009 Arthur Ross Book Award: Out of Mao’s Shadow (Video)

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:43:47 -0400

Watch Philip Pan discuss his book Out of Mao's Shadow: The Struggle for the Soul of a New China, recipient of the 2009 Arthur Ross Book Award from the Council on Foreign Relations.

2009 Arthur Ross Book Award: Out of Mao’s Shadow (Audio)

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:18:41 -0400

Listen to Philip Pan discuss his book Out of Mao's Shadow: The Struggle for the Soul of a New China, recipient of the 2009 Arthur Ross Book Award from the Council on Foreign Relations.

UN Report of the Secretary General: The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:34:55 -0400

The UN Secretary General's report looks at the situation in Afghanistan in terms of security, development, governance, and human rights.

Sanctioning North Korea

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:46:46 -0400

CFR Fellow Kara C. McDonald says the new UN Security Council Resolution against North Korea is one of the strongest set of sanctions adopted thus far by the body, though success in bringing North Korea back to the negotiation table is dependent on enforcement.

Realigning Pakistan's Security Forces

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:30:05 -0400

Washington is focusing new military aid to Pakistan on strengthening counterinsurgency capabilities. But distrust between the two countries and Islamabad's continued focus on an Indian threat pose challenges, say experts.

Prepared Testimony by Scott A. Snyder: “North Korea’s Nuclear and Missile Tests and Six-Party Talks: Where Do We Go From Here?”

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:33:01 -0400

Scott A. Snyder testifies before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment; and Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade. His testimony addresses North Korea’s nuclear and missile tests and Six-Party talks.

Strengthening South Korean Ties

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:21:31 -0400

Washington has reassured Seoul of continued U.S. support for South Korean security, but CFR's Scott Snyder says some aspects of South Korean policy toward North Korea and the United States could become divisive in South Korean domestic politics.

Joint Remarks by President Obama and President Lee Myung-bak, June 2009

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:24:31 -0400

Speech

Joint Vision for the Alliance of the United States of America and the Republic of Korea

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:23:33 -0400

Statement

A New Chapter for U.S.-South Korea Alliance

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:14:46 -0400

Jack Pritchard, John H. Tilelli Jr., and Scott A. Snyder discuss the three main issues President Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak must address at their meeting in Washington today.

WashPost: Up Close and Personal, Here's What I Learned

Council on Foreign Relations — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:22:59 -0400

The former deputy chief of the U.S. delegation to the six-party talks on North Korea during the Bush administration shares his observations on Kim Jong Il's true intentions and goals.

UN Security Council Resolution 1874, North Korea

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:33:01 -0400

Resolution

Coping with Pyongyang: Regional Diplomacy Still Vital

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:47:30 -0400

Northeast Asian regional security talks appear increasingly doomed since North Korea's latest missile and nuclear tests. CFR's Sheila Smith argues the talks are worth reviving.

Holbrooke's Speech on Travels to Pakistan, June 2009

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:49:16 -0400

Speech

WashPost: Reining In Pyongyang

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:29:51 -0400

In this opinion piece, Henry Kissinger suggests the international diplomatic effort to manage North Korea's nuclear arsenal needs to harden, and adopt the elimination of North Korean nuclear weapons as its goal.

Harnessing Iran's Role in Afghanistan

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:19:53 -0400

CFR's George Gavrilis urges U.S. officials to build a partnership with Iran in Afghanistan to help stabilize Kabul, and possibly plant the seeds for broader rapprochement.

FP: The Madrasa Myth

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:56:03 -0400

Four authors argue that in the fight to save the country's next generation, more should be done towards building up mainstream and affordable private schools in Pakistan.

NYR Books: Pakistan on the Brink

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:36:18 -0400

Author Ahmed Rashid, in this new article in the New York Review of Books, writes Pakistan is at risk of falling into a permanent state of anarchy.