Archive
September 19, 2013
Why Does China Still Play Second Fiddle?
Despite its achievements, China is not yet ready to take on more responsibility in international affairs.
Russia’s Growing Ties with Vietnam
Recent deals leave Beijing disgruntled and represent an additional layer of complexity in the regional security web.
China to Invest $28 Billion in Venezuelan Oil
Beijing and Caracas inked a number of agreements ahead of Nicolás Maduro’s state visit to Beijing this weekend.
Pakistan Must Beware Taliban Bearing Gifts
Islamabad must avoid tactical peace deals that simply defer tough decisions.
Thailand Opposition Behaving Badly
MPs from Thailand’s opposition party recently acted up in parliament, losing political ground in the process.
Is America Actually War-Weary?
Are the public, military, or policymakers the ones who have lost the passion for war in the US?
India Is Developing Its First "Real" ICBM
The Surya or Agni-VI will have an initial range of 6,000 km and be capable of carrying 10 warheads.
Mermaids of Asia: Dugongs, Dragon Wives and the Deep
Although the mermaid mythos is normally thought to be Western, it runs deep in Asia too.
Sony Commits to Indie Developers; “Real Name Registration” for PS4 Accounts
The new PlayStation Camera will support voice and facial recognition.
America’s Cup: What Happened to Sailing’s Greatest Trophy?
Once a huge deal in the world of sports, the America’s Cup has all but fallen off the map in the U.S.
Tokyo Game Show 2013: Sony Expects to Sell 5 Million PS4 Consoles
SCE President: PlayStation 4 is “consumer focused, developer inspired.”
Mid-Autumn Festival: A Harvest of Mooncakes and Corruption
Today China celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival. Mooncakes – including illicit ones – abound.