Archive
May 2013
![Smartphone Battle: Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition vs. HTC One Google Edition Smartphone Battle: Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition vs. HTC One Google Edition](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/6712099779_edc199353e_b.jpg)
Smartphone Battle: Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition vs. HTC One Google Edition
We take a look at the benefits the Google Edition brings to two eagerly anticipated smartphones.
![Philippine Economy Stuns with Q1 Growth Philippine Economy Stuns with Q1 Growth](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/1116_5242b52c6a75f.jpg)
Philippine Economy Stuns with Q1 Growth
The country outperforms all regional rivals, including – for the first time in 19 years – China.
![Malaysian Solidarity in Singapore Malaysian Solidarity in Singapore](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/12208_525383214fa8c.jpg)
Malaysian Solidarity in Singapore
The interest Singaporeans have taken in Malaysia’s elections reflects their shared histories…and concerns.
![The Reluctant Fundamentalist: Reflections on the Post-9/11 World The Reluctant Fundamentalist: Reflections on the Post-9/11 World](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/1662_52437f7a53da8.jpg)
The Reluctant Fundamentalist: Reflections on the Post-9/11 World
The film adaptation of The Reluctant Fundamentalist is a thought-provoking meditation on our post-9/11 world.
![Why India Can’t Fulfill Afghanistan’s Wish List Why India Can’t Fulfill Afghanistan’s Wish List](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/1759_52437f8f284e8.jpg)
Why India Can’t Fulfill Afghanistan’s Wish List
Afghanistan’s wish list for India raises concerns over the security of the region.
![Osaka Mayor Dodges Censure over Comfort Women Remarks Osaka Mayor Dodges Censure over Comfort Women Remarks](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/Toru_Hashimoto_March_17_2008_.jpg)
Osaka Mayor Dodges Censure over Comfort Women Remarks
Toru Hashimoto has narrowly evaded censure over his remarks about Japan’s use of sex slaves in WWII.
![The Cult of Transformational Leadership The Cult of Transformational Leadership](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/12203_5253831fa32ae.jpg)
The Cult of Transformational Leadership
Good leadership in this century may or may not be transformational but it is important to start with the Hippocratic oath: first, do no harm.
![Japanese Dogs Denied Endangered Whale Meat Snacks Japanese Dogs Denied Endangered Whale Meat Snacks](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/589_5242a9f1b0d96.jpg)
Japanese Dogs Denied Endangered Whale Meat Snacks
A controversial luxury dog treat made from endangered fin whale meat has been pulled from the shelves in Japan.
![Kanayo F. Nwanze Kanayo F. Nwanze](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/nwanze_kanayo-q.jpg)
Kanayo F. Nwanze
The Diplomat’s Jonathan DeHart spoke with Kanayo F. Nwanze, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), about this year’s Tokyo International Conference on African Development V (TICAD V), Africa’s transformation towards self sufficiency, and the continent’s stellar growth prospects.
Silicon Valley? Try Kangaroo Alley.
Two recent reports look at Australia’s tech sector, with startlingly different tones.
![The Mining Boom Is Dead: Long Live King Gas The Mining Boom Is Dead: Long Live King Gas](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/1112_5242b52b78379.jpg)
The Mining Boom Is Dead: Long Live King Gas
With the mining boom declared over, Australia turns to LNG. But is the local industry competitive enough?
![US Cyber Chief: Military Is Unprepared for Hacking US Cyber Chief: Military Is Unprepared for Hacking](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/1355_5242b57c82754.jpg)
US Cyber Chief: Military Is Unprepared for Hacking
The head of America’s Cyber Command attributes Huawei’s rise to intellectual property theft.