Archive
May 19, 2011

Vietnam Treads China’s Path
While international attention has been focused on China’s crackdown on activists, Vietnam has also been tightening up on dissent.
Thaksin's Sister Takes Stage
Exiled Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s sister is set to run for the premiership.

China's Local Poll Breakthrough
Do local election ‘experiments’ in China offer a useful stepping stone toward genuine democracy?

Bullying in Japan
The Japanese public’s response to evacuees from the tsunami and nuclear crisis has been positive. Mostly.

Japan’s Area-Denial Strategy
With an eye on China’s military, Japan is best served by an asymmetric approach to its sea defences.

India's Tom and Jerry Show
The tussle between Karnataka’s BS Yeddyurappa and HR Bhardwaj is just the latest front in a political war.
Putting Eyes on China's Carrier
The Chinese Navy’s Shi Lang aircraft carrier could have a more sophisticated radar system than expected.