Archive
December 28, 2011
Israel, Iran Eye Baku
Azerbaijan has strategic value for both Iran and Israel. How will Baku respond to being stuck in the middle?
The End of Anna Hazare?
Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare has ended his latest fast. Has the public lost interest in his exploits?
India's Dirty Picture
A string of recent cases of violence against women reflects some troubling attitudes among many in India.
Kim's Survivability Scorecard
The sudden death of Kim Jong-il came as quite a shock. Will Kim-Jong-un garner the same power his father did? Future events may provide clues to the coming North Korean succession.
China’s Affordable Leap Forward
China’s drive to make 20 percent of housing affordable by 2015 is welcome. But it’s not without its critics.
China’s Affordable Leap Forward
China’s drive to make 20 percent of housing affordable by 2015 is welcome. But it’s not without its critics.
How Pakistan Kids Itself on China
Pakistani policymakers are wrong if they think Beijing will bankroll a break with Washington. China has no interest in pushing India into U.S. arms.
2012 Looking Like 2008
With European economies under pressure, Southeast Asian nations can be expected to feel the pain in 2012.
Congress Eyes Muslim Vote
The government’s decision to introduce quotas for Muslims has likely been prompted by the Uttar Pradesh poll.