September 2011

The death of Vann Nath, who survived the full horror of Pol Pot’s regime, is a huge loss for Cambodia.

China is assumed by many destined to overtake the US as the world’s leading power. But history shows the dangers of extrapolating from today’s growth numbers.

China’s latest white paper talks about peaceful development. A more nuanced approach would have been better.

China’s denials that it OK’d state firms to sell arms to Muammar Gaddafi’s regime are believable but still troubling.

The US and Israel will be the big losers from the Arab Spring, while Egypt will be a winner, say Chinese analysts.

Relief among the Sinhala community since the Sri Lankan civil war ended is understandable. Triumphalism isn’t.

With the ‘easy’ deals made, ties between China and Taiwan are set to cool. But a third party arbiter could help.

The US military’s ‘offshore balancing’ strategy is likely to be applied to the Asia-Pacific. But there could be some troubling and unintended consequences if it is.

Mining firm Lynas has high hopes for its rare earth plant in Malaysia. But will environmental worries scupper them?

India’s relations with Bangladesh are set to get a boost with the signing of a deal to resolve border disputes.

Striving for perfection is all very well. But without empathy, it’s hard to learn and grow with others.

The US looks to be speeding up its armed drone development. But will it ever go with autonomous drones?