Archive
June 2012
Suu Kyi & the Contradictions of State
As her recent tour of Europe makes clear, Aung San Suu Kyi remains popular. But two of Burma’s ethnic minority groups are wondering if her caution amounts to betrayal.
Social Media's Thai Flood Role
Social media played a key role in helping Thais in the floods. Has the government learned some lessons?
Is Australian Tennis in Crisis?
The early Wimbledon exit of all of Australia’s tennis players has some in the game worried.
Asia and America in the Mirror
The Diplomat is handing over to a new editor. It’s been a fascinating few years for the current one.
America's Soft Power Future
The U.S. should downplay its military strategy. Talented graduates may be the new face of America.
An Authoritarian Axis Rising?
It isn’t the “axis of evil.” But a number of authoritarian states are showing a troubling tendency to look out for each other.
Indonesia, Malaysia in “Dance War”
Their latest kerfuffle is over each nation’s rights to claim the subtle dance known as tortor as its own.
Zhou Yongkang’s Successor
China’s leadership transition later this year could see interesting changes to the domestic security apparatus.
Noda’s Bold Tax Plan Play
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has succeeded in passing a tax and social security plan in the lower house. He now needs to think about the future of his party.
After Rio+20
Rio+20 was dismissed by many as likely to be just a talking shop. Sadly, critics may have been right.
Singh Gets Oil Price Boost
Falling oil prices have allowed India to cut the price of petrol. Manmohan Singh will be a happy man.
Why China Can’t Pick Good Leaders
China’s next generation of leaders are expected to be chosen later this year. But factional strength and patronage may well trump talent.