Archive
May 16, 2013

The Flawed Logic Behind Beijing’s Senkaku/Diaoyu Policy
Is Beijing correctly weighing the risks and gains in its negotiations with Japan over the disputed islands?

AT&T Discontinuing HTC’s Facebook’s Phone?
Reports suggest a grim outlook for the “Facebook phone”.

Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy S4 Zoom, and Galaxy S4 Active: What You Need to Know
Samsung is set for a busy 2013. Here’s the latest on three potential releases.
Fresh Off Border Spat, China Woos India
China has launched a charm offensive towards India, which continues with Premier Li’s visit.

Why Iran’s Mullahs Fear Ahmadinejad’s Messianism
How Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is using Islamic concepts to challenge the power of the clerics.

Can Asia Urbanize Without Starving?
Demand for food is set to surge within the region. Can productivity growth keep pace?

Shehzad Roy: Fighting for Change in Pakistani Education
Shehzad Roy is calling worldwide attention to problems in Pakistan’s education system.
Pakistan’s Elections: A Harbinger of Peace on the Subcontinent?
Pakistan’s elections mark a new era for the nation and could potentially promote peace in the region.

The Politics of Numerology: Burma’s 969 vs. 786 and Malaysia’s 505
In SE Asia, some numbers are used for political and religious ends.

Afghan-Pakistani Border Row: A Double-Edged Sword for India
The Afghan-Pakistani border row mirrors and influences India’s border dispute with China.

China Joins the Arctic Council
The best of China this week. Has Xi’s anti-graft campaign landed a “tiger?” Lao She’s art collection auctioned off.