Archive
July 2013
Snapdragon 800 Giants: Sony Xperia Z Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Which phablet will take the top spot in the fourth quarter?
China’s Housing: Living in a Bubble
Despite government measures, housing is increasingly out of reach for ordinary Chinese.
The Forgotten Mass Execution of Prisoners in Iran in 1988
On the 25th anniversary, it is time for those responsible to be held to account.
How Pearl Harbor Shaped US Submarine Doctrine
US subs were used defensively before Pearl Harbor, which transformed them into an offensive, decentralized force.
Pakistan: Fighting Terrorism with Tourism
Following recent violence at tourist spots, Pakistan’s tourism industry took a blow. Can it bounce back?
India and China Battle for Maritime Influence
From the South China Sea to the Persian Gulf, Delhi and Beijing are vying for influence with littoral states.
Thailand’s Little-Known Peace Process
Can a Malaysia-facilitated initiative finally bring an end to conflict in Southern Thailand?
Death of a Watermelon Salesman: Chengguan in a Changing China
The death of a fruit vendor in rural China is the latest case of chengguan brutality.
A Vote for Abenomics
After his Upper House election victory, Japan’s PM gets ready to tackle long-awaited reforms.
Facebook: 15-Second Commercials Coming to Your News Feed
Demographic-specific video ads could arrive as early as the fall.
A US State Representative to Visit North Korea
Massachusetts Rep. Paul Heroux will spend eight days in the Hermit Kingdom—assuming he can get in.
Wang Li: Qigong “Master” a Conjurer of Cheap Tricks?
The famous Chinese qigong practitioner has been accused of being a charlatan.