Archive
August 2012

Taiwan and the South China Sea
Taipei also has claims to the disputed area but may be hard pressed if challenged to defend them.

Why Israel Won't Attack Iran
While many believe leaders in Tel Aviv are bluffing, the Jewish state gains a lot by threatening to strike Tehran.

Gu Kailai Trial Ends With Suspended Death Sentence
Can the Party muddle through the crisis and claim business as usual in the upcoming 18th Party Congress?

India's 'CBR' Security Challenge
New Delhi must do more to protect itself against Chemical-Biological-Radiological (CBR) threats.

South China Sea: The "Heartsea"?
Is the South China Sea really a “watery Heartland” from which a dominant power can rule the Pacific and Indian oceans?

Russia's Syrian Naval Base
Russia’s naval base at Tartus provides multiple benefits Moscow may not so easily give up.

Dr. William Martel
The Diplomat‘s Harry Kazianis sat down with noted author and professor Dr. William Martel from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, to discuss his recent work concerning the "Authoritarian Axis".

History’s Hostage: China, India and the War of 1962
By Ivan Lidarev

Malaysia's Opposition Leader Stepping Down?
Although Anwar Ibrahim is unlikely to win the next election, he’ll likely remain a force in the country’s political scene.

China's 'Model Workers' Head to Cyberspace
How an old strategy with a 21st century spin is being used to “to mobilize and motivate citizens.”

Tokyo's 2020 Olympic Dream
Japan’s capital is bidding to host the summer games with Istanbul and Madrid also vying for the prize.

RK Singh: SMS Message Panic Originated in Pakistan
“We will raise this issue with Pakistan. I am certain they will decline it but our technical team is certain.”