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February 18, 2012
South Korea’s Nuclear Challenge
After the Fukushima disaster almost a year ago, residents in the South Korean city of Gyeongju worry their government isn’t doing enough to prevent something similar.
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Why China Succeeds in Africa
China’s investment in Africa is far more nuanced than cozying up to dictators. Rather than indulging in alarmism, the West could learn something.
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Can China Find Balance?
China may well be able to find balance for its economy. But it will be a long transition process.
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Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Play
Timor-Leste is keen to join ASEAN. But security factors make the prospect unlikely, for now at least.
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Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Play
Timor-Leste is keen to join ASEAN. But security factors make the prospect unlikely, for now at least.
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China's Beefed-Up Defense
China’s defense spending is set to double by 2015, says a new report. What does it mean for U.S. ties?