Archive
June 14, 2013
The Elusive Reagan-Gorbachev Summit Standard
There is a crucial difference between Sunnylands and US-USSR summits: China and the US are in constant contact.
Will the Peace Dividend Sink the US Fleet?
With the benefits of supremacy remote, and the costs of a navy immediate, it’s difficult to sustain a fleet in peacetime.
Is Canada Serious About Asia?
Canada must prove it is serious about Asia if it wants to be welcomed as a key player.
Smartphone Showdown: Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
The hugely successful SGS4 has prompted a number of spin-offs. We take a look at a waterproof version.
Asian Stocks’ Wild Ride
Indexes around the region have erased most of their gains for the year. Is a bottom in sight?
An Asian Power Web Emerges
With growing integration and cooperation, new power relations are emerging within the region. U.S. policymakers should take note.
Did Xi Call Diaoyu/Senkakus A “Core Interest?”
Plus, concern grows over local government debt and economic growth. Friday China links.
American Officials Call on Smartphone Makers to Combat “Apple-picking”
San Francisco, NYC meet with Apple, Samsung to stall an increase in device theft.
iPhone in 2013: Bigger, Cheaper, and More Colorful?
Supply chain sources claim that new iPhones will include numerous changes.
Robert E. Kelly
The Diplomat’s Zachary Keck spoke with Robert E. Kelly, associate professor of international relations at Pusan National University, about talks between South Korea and North Korea, the South’s sluggish economy and China-South Korea ties.
India Sends Its Last Telegram, Stop
On July 15, India will send its last telegram, after using the once revolutionary technology for 163 years.
Shadow Puppets and Special Forces: Indonesia’s Fragile Democracy
Shocking violence in March reveals the dark side of power politics in Indonesia.