Archive
May 28, 2012
The Folly of UNCLOS
The U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea is as much as anything else about fundamental disagreements between the U.S. and China. The U.S. shouldn’t sign up.
Iran Surprises on Uranium
A new IAEA report says Iran has enriched uranium to a higher level than expected. Should the West worry?
Team Anna Takes Swipe at Singh
Supporters of activist Anna Hazare call for a probe into alleged corruption among the premier and his cabinet.
Can Indian Hockey Shine Again?
India used to be world beaters at field hockey. But they have their work cut out for them at the Olympics.
Why Talks with Iran Haven’t Worked
Iran’s leaders see little domestic political benefit to giving into the demands of the U.S. and its partners over Tehran’s nuclear program. The calculation shows no signs of changing.
The Week in Asia
Chen Guangcheng arrives in the U.S., India has a rights breakthrough and things are a little tense again between China and Japan in this week’s roundup of news you may have missed.