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December 21, 2011
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Can Kim Muddle Through?
The death of Kim Jong-il has left the Asia-Pacific in a state of flux. Expect things to get complicated next year.
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New Delhi Turns 100
Delhi is marking 100 years as capital of modern India. But not everyone is excited about the anniversary.
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Mumbai Next for Anna Hazare?
Activist Anna Hazare is set to announce the venue for his next fast. It’s another headache for the UPA.
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Kim Jong-un's Nuclear Card
The international community has an opportunity to influence the new North Korean regime over nuclear policy.
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Japan’s F-35 Gamble
Japan has just signed up for the F-35 fighter. It’s not the only Asian country that’s been thinking about this.
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Japan’s F-35 Gamble
Japan has just signed up for the F-35 fighter. It’s not the only Asian country that’s been thinking about this.
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Indonesia Boat Tragedy
As many as 200 people may have been killed after a boat with people being smuggled capsizes off East Java.
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India Moves on Food Security
India’s National Food Security Bill is aimed at offering subsidized food for hundreds of millions. Will it pass?
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How Kim Death Risks China Crisis
The death of Kim Jong-il has heightened the chances of the North Korean regime collapsing. The U.S. and China must be careful not to get sucked into the chaos.
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The U.S.-China Straitjacket
Asia-Pacific nations need to stop seeing their foreign policy through the prism of U.S.-China balance.