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February 29, 2012
![Will North Korea Stick to Deal? Will North Korea Stick to Deal?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sizes/thumbnail/5161_5243a42f659d0.jpg)
Will North Korea Stick to Deal?
Does the North Korea nuclear deal mark a shift of mood? Korea analyst L. Gordon Flake gives his take.
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Terrorism Center Failure
The problems that have hit plans for a new counter-terrorism center reflect broader Congress Party failings.
![Will India Boycott the Olympics? Will India Boycott the Olympics?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sizes/thumbnail/13865_527b5b22e9f29.jpg)
Will India Boycott the Olympics?
Talk of India boycotting the Olympics is a reminder of how the Bhopal disaster still haunts the country.
![U.S., North Korea in Nuclear Deal U.S., North Korea in Nuclear Deal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sizes/thumbnail/5159_5243a42f1ad85.jpg)
U.S., North Korea in Nuclear Deal
North Korea has reportedly agreed to suspend its uranium enrichment program. Will it stick to the deal?
![China’s Misguided Religious Battle China’s Misguided Religious Battle](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sizes/thumbnail/10419_524a30d064d33.jpg)
China’s Misguided Religious Battle
The Communist Party shows no sign of letting up in its battle with religion. Indeed, for Buddhists at least, things are getting worse.
![China Shuts Down GE Rice? China Shuts Down GE Rice?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sizes/thumbnail/3956_524394de832cf.jpg)
China Shuts Down GE Rice?
China’s State Council releases a ground-breaking draft proposal on genetically engineered grain seeds.
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Romney Wins Michigan
Mitt Romney wins the crucial Republican primary state of Michigan, with Rick Santorum coming in second.
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Singapore's Populist Budget
The ruling People’s Action Party has presented a populist looking budget for Singapore. Is that a bad thing?
![The Danger of Patriotic Geeks The Danger of Patriotic Geeks](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sizes/thumbnail/10404_524a30cd031d0.jpg)
The Danger of Patriotic Geeks
Governments in Asia may see patriotic hackers as the answer to their cyber vulnerabilities. But cyber militias will likely only destabilize the region.
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Yang Comes Calling
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi is visiting New Delhi to discuss ties with India. There’s plenty to talk about.