Archive
January 2013
Thai Activist Jailed for 11 Years on Lese Majeste Charges
Thai magazine editor Somyot Prueksakasemsuk has been charged with insulting the king.
U.S. Military’s Philippine Woes Mounting
A fallen drone and a grounded minesweeper have created a swirl of controversy.
China's Shale Gas Dream
By James Parker
America's Pivot: One Big Contradiction
“If Washington isn’t comfortable with a more powerful China…making China wealthier by trading with it doesn’t make much sense.”
China: Changing its Tune on North Korea?
China’s approval of stronger sanctions on the DPRK is a positive step — if Beijing itself complies with them.
Three Tips for President Obama on China...and Asia
Elizabeth Economy offers three tips to advance U.S. interests in the bilateral U.S.-China relationship, and in Asia.
David Cohen
The Diplomat’s Zachary Keck sat down with current China Power blogger David Cohen to discuss China’s evolving media landscape and reform under Xi Jinping.
Thailand’s Rice Exports Hit 12-Year Low
Last year Thailand lost its spot as the world’s top rice exporter. Can it bounce back?
Australia and India: Common Goals, Budding Partnership
Shared interests are bringing these two major Indo-Pacific nations closer together.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Rumors Heat Up
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has lit up the internet with its share of chatter. Could a picture of the phone been leaked?
Gangnam Style Earns U.S. $8 Million from YouTube Ads
Psy’s Gangnam Style, the most watched YouTube video ever, has been a smash hit. What’s next for Psy?
Asia's Other Island Spat...Between Japan and Russia
As tensions mount in the East and South China Seas, a dispute over islands between Tokyo and Moscow has also been left unresolved.