Archive
June 19, 2013
Rhyming History: Russia Repeats USSR's Errors
Far from being a resurgent power, Putin’s Russia is falling into many of the same traps that brought down the Soviet Union.
China’s Money Market Jitters
With liquidity tight, markets are nervous and pressure on authorities is mounting.
How Chinese Strategists Think
Commentators err in reducing US-China competition to economic and military numbers. Competition is a human enterprise.
SoftBank: Sole Bidder in Sprint Buyout After Dish Network Quits
Sprint could be the biggest foreign acquisition by a Japanese company.
Soft Power: A U.S.-China Battleground?
Recent comments suggest China’s authorities are increasingly aware of the need to match U.S. soft power.
Reforming China’s State-Owned Enterprises
Although it faces strong resistance, reforms will be vital if the Chinese economy is to continue to evolve.
Dengue Scare Sweeps Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is suffering a dengue outbreak, calling for a regional response.
Dell XPS 12 vs. Sony VAIO Duo 13: Battle of the Haswell Laptops
Which Windows 8 convertible makes better use of Intel’s latest processor? We take a look.
As Elections Near, Cambodia’s Democracy Stumbles
Western donors face a conundrum as Hun Sen continues to ignore calls for fair elections.
Bangkok Named Top MasterCard Global Destination in 2013
Bangkok has supplanted London as the world’s hottest destination, with a little help from the movies.
Thai Monks Living Large: Private Jets and Bling
A number of signs suggest Buddhism is at a crossroads in the kingdom of Thailand.
South Korea’s Nuclear Blues
Faced with mounting corruption at home and resistance abroad, can Seoul’s nuclear energy industry power ahead?