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January 21, 2011
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Why Is India Bad at Sport?
Cricket aside, India has failed to live up to the sporting expectations of its population, says Shreyasi Singh. But it’s turning things around.
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China's Rise = Remilitarizing Japan?
Last year was a bad one for China’s soft power. Will Japan’s response prompt a dangerous spiral of arms spending—and spark conflict?
Asia and the Fashion Future
Seamless or even spray-on attire may not be too far away in fashion’s future. Will Asian consumers be driving progress?
A Korean 'War’ in Cambodia?
There may be no artillery or troops involved, but a new kind of conflict might be brewing over Pyongyang.
Hu's Diplomatic Masterstroke?
The Chinese media has said Hu Jintao’s trip to Washington was a diplomatic masterstroke. Was it?
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Nepal: Where It’s Heading
The political impasse in Nepal threatens long-term instability. India should play a more enlightened role in helping out.
Yuan the Next Reserve Currency?
Hu Jintao’s remarks on the dollar as a major reserve currency made headlines. Will the yuan overtake the dollar?