China

China's Regime Politics: Character and Condition

January 2010

Specialists on Chinese studies are divided on whether or not China is moving towards democracy. Many scholars forcefully argue that China by now is fairly democratic.

The Dragon’s Shield: Intricacies of China’s BMD Capability

February 25, 2010

China undertook a BMD test on January 11, 2010, which it claimed was an exoatmospheric interception. Though Beijing was known to be developing missile defence systems for long, there were very few indicators on how far it has gone in terms of technological prowess.

Tension in the Korean Peninsula escalates again

February 15, 2010

The delicately maintained peace in the Korean peninsula once again looks fragile in the wake of the war of words and exchange of artillery fire along the disputed western sea border in January 2010.

Dams in Arunachal Pradesh: Between Development Debates and Strategic Dimensions

February 1, 2010

Dam building in Arunachal Pradesh should not be perceived as an insurmountable irritant, but rather as a sign of a vibrant Indian democracy.

China’s Missile Defence Test: Yet Another Milestone?

February 1, 2010

China’s missile defence test could possibly up the ante in the region, with other regional powers considering measures in reaction.

Are Google and Chinese Communist Party Incompatible?

January 28, 2010

There is a contradiction between the CCP methodology which is based on loyalty to the authoritarian ideology and the information age which recognizes the importance of the individual as a critical entity.

Japan mulls granting right to franchise to permanent foreign residents

January 21, 2010

To gain the trust of Seoul and Beijing, the DPJ government plans to present a bill in the Diet for granting the right of franchise to foreign nationals registered as permanent residents, a majority of whom are South Korean and Chinese.

Sino-Bhutan Boundary Negotiations: Complexities of the ‘Package Deal’

January 19, 2010

Bhutan and China have decided on a joint field survey to enable harmonising the reference points and names of the disputed areas.

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