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April 21, 2011
![Russia’s Far East Forest Mafia Russia’s Far East Forest Mafia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sizes/thumbnail/9623_524a2ab402534.jpg)
Russia’s Far East Forest Mafia
By Sebastian Strangio
With Chinese demand for hardwood rising, large swathes of forests are being illegally logged. Corruption and fear are hampering a crackdown.
PAP Manifesto Falls Short?
Singapore’s ruling party is getting little online support for its new platform. Was the effort simply too little, too late?
Modern Art & Culture in Bangkok
Thailand’s capital offers many convenient spots for visitors wanting to get a feel for its vibrant arts and culture scene.
![Japan’s Depressing Revolving Door Japan’s Depressing Revolving Door](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sizes/thumbnail/13594_527b598ca0d72.jpg)
Japan’s Depressing Revolving Door
A majority of Japanese want Naoto Kan to be replaced, a new poll shows. Will he be next through the revolving door?
![The Value of Education The Value of Education](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sizes/thumbnail/5226_5243a4ad37fb9.jpg)
The Value of Education
Can you put a price on education? One Beijing real estate professor seems to think so.
![A Taxing Time for Japan A Taxing Time for Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sizes/thumbnail/13588_527b598b6c8d4.jpg)
A Taxing Time for Japan
The government is considering a 3% hike in the consumption tax to pay for reconstruction. But will it backfire?
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