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February 8, 2011

Kazakhstan’s Political Theatre
By Joshua Kucera
Is Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev developing a soft spot for democracy in his old age? Don’t hold your breath, says Joshua Kucera.

Cambodia, Thailand Clash
Cambodia has called for outside help on its spat over the Preah Vihear Temple. Thailand is unlikely to want any.

Necessary Sport Makeovers?
A rising badminton star may not need one, but one of India’s top cricket stadiums certainly requires a makeover.
Channelling Roosevelt in Asia
The waters around Asia are of growing strategic importance to the US. It’s time for some Roosevelt-like attention.

China or the Mainland?
Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou prefers ‘the mainland’ to ‘China.’ Will other Taiwanese agree?
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