July 16, 2011

Saudization and Migrants

Worried by high unemployment, Saudi Arabia is introducing quotas for foreign workers. How will it hit Asian workers?

Facing India’s Security Future

India has just announced the launch of a National Task Force in its latest major reappraisal of its military needs. But will the government follow up?

China and the Kachin Conflict

Some blame China’s Dapein Dam project for triggering the conflict between Kachin rebels and Burma’s army. There’s much more to it than that.

Is Mumbai Unliveable?

The Mumbai attacks are a reminder of the failure of urban governance in India, particularly in its financial centre.