"Because North Korea has such a rich history of extreme rhetoric, they must be more and more extreme in each crisis..."
The BOJ’s bold monetary easing takes Japan into uncharted waters, but won’t be enough on its own.
Few wars happen by accident. Given the situation on the Korean Peninsula, a war seems unlikely, as none of the combatants stand to benefit.
The Andropov model seems to be an attractive option to China’s leaders. It won’t be long before they realize that it is a road to nowhere.
Despite historical tensions and present challenges, Tokyo and Seoul have good reasons to enhance ties.
Beijing should give consideration to re-starting a process of engaging the Dalai Lama in dialogue, one that might even result in his return to Tibet.
With some predicting China will import 79% of its oil by 2030, could domestic shale gas extraction help China meet its energy needs?