Archive
November 25, 2011
Slapgate Rattles Hazare
The Slapgate incident involving Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has tarnished Anna Hazare’s image.
Closing the Book on Aum?
Japan’s Supreme Court has upheld its conviction of the last top Aum official tied to the Tokyo subway sarin attack.
Is India Insecure?
A commentary in China’s official news agency says India is insecure. Both sides should temper their language.
The Fraying of China’s Gilded Age
China’s rapid economic advances over the past three decades are undeniable. But as social pressures build, is the country set to relive the trauma of America’s Gilded Age?
Timor-Leste's Debt Plan
Timor-Leste’s plan to dramatically expand the state’s budget has sparked controversy. Is it money well spent?
Luke Hunt
The Diplomat’s Southeast Asia correspondent answers questions on Burma, the U.S. base agreement with Australia and the start of the “Killing Fields” trial.