June 2013

Luke Hunt

The Diplomat’s Jonathan DeHart spoke with Australian journalist Luke Hunt about Hong Kong’s part in the recent Edward Snowden affair, the ongoing haze crisis plaguing Southeast Asia, anti-Muslim violence in Burma, and ASEAN’s failure to address these crises.

Chinese Companies Fall Out of Top-Ten List

For the first time in many years, the top ten global companies by market value are all American.

Is Google Working On an Android-Powered Video Game Console?

WSJ insiders claim that Google is working on gaming hardware, among other things.

Cybersecurity and the Limits of Leader Summits

Sunnyland-type summits are useful for improving relations in some areas. Cybersecurity is not one of them.

China’s High-Stakes Marriage Market

In China, taking the plunge is serious business. And expensive.

Wonsan Dream: Kim Jong-Un to Build a Beach Resort

Kim Jong-Un has added a beach resort to his list of tourism development projects.

The Real Source of American Power: Its Rivers

Control of the high seas is important; control of internal rivers is imperative.

So What If Taiwan Funds AEI?

A recent article reports that the Taiwanese government is funding a US think tank. Who isn’t?

Samsung Ativ Q and Samsung Ativ Tab 3: What You Need to Know

Windows tablets are alive and well. Here we look at two upcoming offerings from Samsung.

China's Secret? Performance Targets

The extensive use of targets in governance keeps the CCP responsive to changing demands.

UK Bond for Visiting Indians: Recasting Relations for the Future

Many Indians feel insulted by the UK’s new bond scheme for visitor visas.

In Africa, Obama’s Hot on Xi's Trail

China will be the unspoken backdrop to President Obama’s trip to Africa this week.