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December 28, 2011
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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?
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India's Dirty Picture
A string of recent cases of violence against women reflects some troubling attitudes among many in India.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2012 Looking Like 2008
With European economies under pressure, Southeast Asian nations can be expected to feel the pain in 2012.
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Congress Eyes Muslim Vote
The government’s decision to introduce quotas for Muslims has likely been prompted by the Uttar Pradesh poll.