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November 2, 2011
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North Korea's Deceptive Face
To the casual eye, things seem like they’re looking up in Pyongyang. But inequality has been growing.
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India-China Tranquility Fading?
The unofficial border between India and China is usually described as tranquil. Is that starting to change?
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Same, Sad Nuclear Story
The dismantling of the B-53 was hailed by the U.S. as a big step forward on nuclear disarmament. It wasn’t.
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India Comes Calling on Japan
Japan and India are set to boost military and economic ties. But even without a rising China, the two would surely have found each other.
Clinton’s Central Asia Mission
Hillary Clinton’s trip to Central Asia was a welcome effort to encourage regional integration to help stabilize Afghanistan. But it’s only a start.
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Asia Counts Flood Costs
Southeast Asia is counting the costs of devastating floods. But simple changes could have saved hundreds of lives.