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March 16, 2012
March 16, 2012
What Happened to Bo Xilai?
The firing Bo Xilai was a surprise to many. Was he punished for getting too far outside the mainstream?
March 16, 2012
Will Banerjee Derail UPA?
Plans for a hike in rail fares by Dinesh Trivedi have angered West Bengal’s chief minister. Congress is in trouble.
March 16, 2012
India's Diplomatic Iran Dance
Caught between U.S. pressure and its oil needs, India is involved in a delicate diplomatic dance.
March 16, 2012
North Korea's Satellite Vow
North Korea plans to launch a satellite into orbit next month. Would the move scupper its deal with the U.S.?
March 16, 2012
Sumo's First African Star
Egyptian Abdelrahman Ahmed Shaalan is the first African sumo wrestler in Japan. Can he make an impact?
March 16, 2012
Thailand and Internet Enemies
A new report says some democracies are becoming enemies of the Internet. Thailand is one of the worst.
March 16, 2012
Mitt Romney’s Bleak China View
Are Romney’s China complaints campaign rhetoric or genuine belief? Either way, he must resist ideologically pleasing solutions that risk military overreach.
March 16, 2012
Singapore as a Global City
Singapore has been named the third most competitive city in the world. But can it call itself a global city?
March 16, 2012
Sanjay Kumar
Indian Decade writer Sanjay Kumar answers readers’ questions about the Indian elections, Rahul Gandhi and the country’s biggest social problem.