Archive
August 2012

Traffic: Vietnam's Silent Killer
From lax safety standards, ineffective police, and drunk driving, operating a vehicle on the streets of Vietnam is a hazardous enterprise. People are now taking matters into their own hands.

Breaking the Ice: China's Emerging Arctic Strategy
China’s interests in the Arctic are growing. Nations like Canada and the United States should take notice.

India's 'Realist' Iran Policy
“India’s readiness to work with Iran stems from careful, hard-nosed calculations of what it deems to be in its vital interests.”

Rematch: Lin Dan & Lee Chong Wei May Return to 2016 Olympics
Badminton’s two best players may meet again four years from now in Rio de Janeiro.

Vehicle Carrying Japan's Ambassador to China Attacked in Beijing
The attack takes place in the backdrop of growing tensions over islands in the East China Sea.

Asia's New Arms Race: Missiles, Missile Defenses
Asia’s great powers have begun a race to develop long-range missiles, and the means to defend themselves.

Introducing John Boyd
Why an airman can help the U.S. Navy regain its nautical mastery.

India's Internet Freedom Nightmare
India has called out Facebook, Twitter and Google over what it deems to be “objectionable” online content. With recent violence powered through social media, can balance be found?

China's Forgotten Non-Communist Parties
Although often overlooked, the CCP allows a number of legalized political parties in China.

Lao Government Strikes Back
Prime Minister Thongsing’s recent tirades suggest a shakeup is coming.

Land Reform Key to Burma's Future
The much heralded progress on political and social rights could all be in vain if amendments are not made to the country’s property laws.

Does Australian Media Have It In for Football?
Some claim the country’s mainstream outlets are unfair in their coverage of the sport.