Archive
July 12, 2013
Is Apple Making iPhones With Illegally Mined Indonesian Tin? Samsung is.
Following outcry, Apple investigators went to Bangka Island on a “fact-finding visit.”
HTC One Mini and HTC One Max: What We Think We Know
The second half looks like a period for oversized handsets. Will HTC join in?
The Indian Foreign Service: Worthy of an Emerging Power?
The IFS has long been the elite. As India’s global reach grows, it now faces serious challenges.
Why China and the US (Probably) Won’t Go to War
Geography and nuclear weapons make it virtually unthinkable that Beijing and Washington will clash.
America Needs an Enemy in the Arctic
The Obama administration’s Arctic strategy assumes there will be tranquility. That’s wishful thinking.
China & India: All Not Quiet on the Western Front
Amid diplomatic efforts, Beijing still seems intent on asserting its claims on the Sino-Indian border.
Bodh Gaya: Terror Attack in an Abode of Peace
Officials are stumped as to who attacked the Mahabodhi Temple and why.
Fatal Misperception: How Unsafe Is Chinese Food?
Recent reports are disconcerting. The Chinese government needs to become more proactive on the issue.
Vietnamese President Officially US Bound
While Sang will visit the White House later this month, Vietnam is still hedging its bets towards China and the US.
Ultra HD: LG and Samsung Launch Competing 55 and 65-inch 4K TVs
The Korean electronics giants are pushing premium, ultra-high-def sets this summer.
Lt. Gen. Terry G. Robling
By Robin Laird
Iran’s Water Crisis: A Bigger Threat Than Israel?
A former agriculture minister and Rouhani adviser says water is a bigger threat than Israel or the US.