Archive
August 8, 2013
Japan’s Grandstanding in the East China Sea
The Naval Diplomat salutes the nonchalance with which Japan “unveiled” its new carrier-like helicopter destroyer.
India’s New Central Bank Governor
Raghuram Rajan is to take over at the Reserve Bank of India this autumn. He faces some immediate headaches.
India’s New Mountain Strike Corps: Conventional Deterrence
Recent border incursions prompt India to bolster its conventional deterrence.
Chinese Media Duped By American Satire…Again
A number of media outlets in China fell for a joke story in the New Yorker. It wasn’t the first time.
Pakistan Jailbreaks: Peshawar Next?
The recent jailbreak in Dera Islamil Khan was remarkably successful. More could follow.
Temple Hopping: A Trendy Escape for Chinese Youth
Temple stay programs are connecting young Chinese with their nation’s past, and giving them a taste of the quiet life.
The Great Southeast Asian Land Grab
Disputes over land tenure threaten social harmony in a number of ASEAN countries.
Decree 72: Vietnam’s Confusing Internet Law
A new decree has perplexed Vietnamese Internet users over the sharing of news on social networks.
Lee Kuan Yew Compares Xi Jinping to Nelson Mandela in New Book
Plus, Goldman Sachs foresees $300 billion in transportation infrastructure projects. Thursday ASEAN links.
7.8 Nara Earthquake Scare Triggered by “Misinformation”
Japan had an earthquake scare today that turned out to be little more than a false alarm.
Why Asia Should Welcome a US-China Cold War
“Smaller Asian countries would be the primary benefactors of a more acute U.S.-China strategic rivalry.”
Asia Will Bear the Brunt of New Iran Sanctions
Renewed U.S. efforts to sanction Iran’s nuclear program could jeopardize Asia energy markets.