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CSIS – Over the Line: Tracking Energy Competition in the East China Sea
Over the Line: Tracking Energy Competition in the East China Sea
Two related disputes between Japan and China in the East China Sea flared again in early August. Between August 5 and 9, more than 200 Chinese fishing ships entered the waters around the Senkaku Islands (called Diaoyu in China), accompanied by China Coast Guard vessels. That same weekend, the Japanese foreign ministry accused China of deploying a radar system on one of its oil platforms in the East China Sea. Japan sees those platforms as a violation of the spirit of a 2008 agreement on joint exploration of resources near the two countries’ disputed continental shelf. Tiếp tục đọc “CSIS – Over the Line: Tracking Energy Competition in the East China Sea”
Improving Relief and Development Responses to Climate Variability: Lessons from the 2015 – 2016 El Niño in Southern Africa
Improving Relief and Development Responses to
Climate Variability: Lessons from the 2015 – 2016 El Niño in Southern Africa
El Niño weather system was one of the strongest on record, causing drought and flooding in locations across the world. Parts of sub-Saharan Africa were particularly hard hit. In Southern Africa, low or erratic rainfall caused serious drought and associated food insecurity in 10 countries, severely testing the coping strategies of households, communities, and governments and prompting an emergency response by donors. In June 2016, a team from the CSIS Global Food Security Project and CSIS Africa Program visited two of the hardest-hit countries—Malawi and Mozambique—to assess the scale of the disaster, observe the relief effort, and consider efforts by the United States to boost agricultural growth and build the resilience of affected countries.
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CSIS – Southeast Asia Sit-Rep – September 22, 2016
CSIS Southeast Asia SIT-REP
This issue brings you insight into the role of diplomacy and security in U.S. policy following the arbitral tribunal ruling on the South China Sea, an overview of Cambodia’s deteriorating political situation, analysis on the challenges in Myanmar’s peace process awaiting Aung San Suu Kyi, discussions with Philippine foreign secretary Perfecto Yasay and Japanese defense minister Tomomi Inada, and much more. Links will take you to the full publications, multimedia, or to registration for upcoming programs when available. To jump to a section, select one of the following:
- Congressional Testimony on South China Sea
- Commentaries on Cambodia
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Japan to join US in South China Sea patrols
Story highlights
- Japan also plans to give aid to other South China Sea nations
- There are competing claims to vast areas of sea by countries in the region
(CNN)Japan is planning on upping its activities in the South China Sea through joint training patrols with the United States and exercises with regional navies, Japanese Defense Minister Tomomi Inada said.
Japan would also be giving military aid to countries such as the Philippines and Vietnam as it increases its role in the contested waters of the South China Sea, Inada said Thursday at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a think tank in Washington, DC.
Inada also welcomed the US’s plan to allocate 60% of its Navy and Air Force assets to the Asia Pacific region by 2020.
CSIS – Southeast Asia Sit-Rep – September 8, 2016
CSIS Southeast Asia SIT-REPThis issue features analyses on U.S.-Myanmar relations in coming years in light of State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi’s visit to Washington and U.S.-Laos cooperation on the Agent Orange war legacy as the two countries expand ties; and includes upcoming CSIS events on Myanmar and the Philippines. Links will take you to the full publications, multimedia, or to registration for upcoming programs when available. To jump to a section, select one of the following: Tiếp tục đọc “CSIS – Southeast Asia Sit-Rep – September 8, 2016” |
CSIS – Southeast Asia from Scott Circle – September 1, 2016
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csis – AMTI Brief, Aug. 24, 2016
| Shifting Sands: What Countries Are Taking Sides After the South China Sea Ruling? On July 12, a tribunal at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague issued its long-awaited ruling on Manila’s case against Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea. How many countries recognize the decision as legally binding on both parties and call for it to be respected will determine its ultimate value, as international pressure is the court’s only enforcement mechanism. In recent months, AMTI scoured publicly available, official statements in an effort to determine the real positions taken by countries toward the ruling. It is enlightening to compare the level of global support expressed since the July 12 ruling to the positions of countries in the months leading up to the verdict. A full list of official statements, both pre- and post-ruling, is available at the bottom of this feature. Tiếp tục đọc “csis – AMTI Brief, Aug. 24, 2016” |
CSIS – Southeast Asia Sit-Rep – August 25, 2016
CSIS Southeast Asia SIT-REPThis issue includes a look at the new Malaysian political party that could challenge Prime Minister Najib Razak’s United Malays National Organization, analysis of Vietnam’s latest economic reforms, a podcast assessing U.S.-Taiwan relations, and much more. Links will take you to the full publications, multimedia, or to registration for upcoming programs when available. To jump to a section, select one of the following:
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CSIS – Southeast Asia from Scott Circle – August 18, 2016
Malaysia’s Najib Faces Latest Challenge from Newly Established PartyBy Conor Cronin (@ConorCroninDC), Research Associate , Southeast Asia Program (@SoutheastAsiaDC), CSIS August 18, 2016 Former deputy prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin on August 9 officially registered Malaysia’s newest political party: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, or Bersatu for short. The party is the latest salvo in a slow mutiny against Prime Minister Najib Razak that has centered for more than a year around a scandal involving state investment fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB). Tiếp tục đọc “CSIS – Southeast Asia from Scott Circle – August 18, 2016” |
CSIS – Southeast Asia Sit-Rep – August 11, 2016
CSIS Southeast Asia SIT-REP
This issue includes an assessment of Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s achievements and shortfalls during his first month in office, analysis of Duterte’s first State of the Nation address, and much more. Links will take you to the full publications, multimedia, or to registration for upcoming programs when available. To jump to a section, select one of the following:
- Commentaries on the Philippines
- CogitAsia article covering the Philippines
- The Leaderboard profiles from Myanmar, the United States
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Southeast Asia from Scott Circle – August 4, 2016
A Quick but Concerning Start to the Duterte Presidency
By Conor Cronin (@ConorCroninDC), Research Associate, Southeast Asia Program (@SoutheastAsiaDC), CSIS
August 4, 2016
Rodrigo Duterte, the newly minted president of the Philippines, was quick out of the gates after taking office in late June. In an executive order on July 24, Duterte established new freedom of information regulations for the executive branch by circumventing Congress, where freedom of information bills have languished for decades. The president made infrastructure a top priority for his administration, pushing road construction projects around the country along with solutions to many of Manila’s chronic woes such as flooding and the overcrowding of its international airport. Tiếp tục đọc “Southeast Asia from Scott Circle – August 4, 2016”
Drought-Ravaged Malawi Faces Largest Humanitarian Emergency in its History
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CSIS Southeast Asia Sit-Rep – July 28:
CSIS Southeast Asia SIT-REP
This issue includes an analysis on U.S. relations with its strategic partner Singapore as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, a critical look at Vietnam’s efforts to promote startups in its economy, a podcast exploring China’s intelligence services, and much more. Links will take you to the full publications, multimedia, or to registration for upcoming programs when available. To jump to a section, select one of the following:
- Commentaries on Singapore
CSIS Southeast Asia from Scott Circle – July 21, 2016
Singapore-U.S. Relations to Set Pace for Twenty-first Century U.S. Engagement in Southeast AsiaBy Phuong Nguyen (@PNguyen_DC), Associate Fellow, Southeast Asia Program (@SoutheastAsiaDC), CSIS July 21, 2016 Singapore prime minister Lee Hsien Loong will pay an official visit to Washington, complete with a state dinner in his honor hosted by President Barack Obama, on August 1-2. The visit comes as the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Lee will be the first leader from Southeast Asia hosted for a state dinner at the Obama White House, a privilege enjoyed by only four other Asian leaders—from China, Japan, India, and South Korea—during Obama’s two terms. Tiếp tục đọc “CSIS Southeast Asia from Scott Circle – July 21, 2016” |
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