Archive
February 14, 2012

February 14, 2012
Hezbollah Behind Israel Blasts?
Some believe Hezbollah was behind this week’s bomb attack in New Delhi. India’s police must find out quickly.

February 14, 2012
Russia Does its Own Pivot
Russia is increasingly paying attention to developments in Asia. But are positions on Iran and Syria hurting it?
February 14, 2012
Does India Need U.K. Aid?
Some Indians scoff at the idea of needing British aid. But India’s economic success is leaving many behind.

February 14, 2012
Is Linsanity Premature?
U.S. basketball fans are going crazy over Jeremy Lin. Can the New York Knicks star live up to the hype?

February 14, 2012
Time for a Kurils Deal?
The Kuril Islands have long complicated ties between Japan and Russia. A deal is in both nations’ interests.

February 14, 2012
China, Russia in Risky Syrian Game
Chinese and Russian vetoes over condemning Syria have infuriated Western capitals. But the reasons for them are more complex than some realize.

February 14, 2012
Thailand's Human Rights Crisis
The exploitation of lèse-majesté laws for political gain are undermining human rights in Thailand. Violence is looming.

February 14, 2012
Singapore Eyes U.S. Balance
As China rises, Singapore indicates it’s determined that the U.S. should have a strong role in Southeast Asia.

February 14, 2012
Xi Jinping Arrives in U.S.
Xi Jinping, expected to succeed Hu Jintao as Chinese president, has arrived in the U.S. for key meetings.
February 14, 2012
Why Jeremy Lin Matters
How Taiwanese-American basketball star Jeremy Lin could transform stereotypes of Asian-Americans.