Archive
October 12, 2011
China Warns US of Trade War
China warns the US a bill passed by the Senate on alleged currency manipulation creates a lose-lose situation.
New ICBM Brigade in Hunan?
An amateur photographer’s picture appears to offer a glimpse into China’s new ICBM brigade plans.
Adapting to a Porous World
The past 12 months have underscored how technology is creating a new, and very real, political and social space.
Go Bankrupt, Air Force Style
India will soon choose the winner of a $12 billion fighter contract for its Air Force. But the best contender is out.
Clinton’s Sweet & Sour China Soup
Hillary Clinton’s new essay on the US role in Asia makes clear the United States is there to stay. There’s little China can do about it.
Did Iran Really Plan a US Hit Job?
The US has accused Iran of planning to detonate an explosive device to kill the Saudi Arabian ambassador. The Diplomat asks Iran analyst Michael Rubin for his take.
Laos’ Murky War on Drugs
Laos has vowed to be drug free by 2015. But the Somsanga ‘treatment centre’ offers a glimpse into a world of abuse, beatings and suicide.