Archive
May 2013
Daft Punk Leaks Album on iTunes Prior to Wee Waa Launch
Daft Punk leaked Random Access Memories to much fanfare on iTunes. Listeners are pleased.
China’s Urban Dream Denied
More than half of China’s massive population live in cities. With hundreds of millions more coming in the next 15-20 years, will they have a place to live?
Would a Rafsanjani Presidency Undermine Deal with Iran?
Would a Rafsanjani win kill the chance of a deal with the west over Tehran’s nuclear program?
America and South Korea to Conduct Naval Exercises
How will North Korea respond? The Diplomat presents its preview for the upcoming week.
Forget the S-300, Here Comes the S-400
“It has many features specifically designed to overcome countermeasures and stealth…”
America’s Undiminished Power of Attraction
The possibility of free trade agreements such as TAFTA and TPP could change the game of world politics.
Asia's Next High Seas Drama
Tensions between Taiwan and the Philippines are running high after the death of Taiwanese fisherman.
Playing the China Economic Data Game
The current picture is of a country receiving heavy injections of financing, but is the economy picking up steam?
The Language of Australia’s New Defense White Paper: In Tune With U.S.?
“Canberra and Washington singing the same strategic tune can only be welcomed, in language and in policy.”
Australia's China Challenge
Australia and its relationship with China will be a subject for scholars and pundits to debate for years to come.
China and India: Aircraft Carrier Plans Advance
Both nations press ahead with new carrier-operated aircraft and capabilities.
Hedging: The Real U.S. Policy Towards China?
Is America trying to contain China? No, it could be just hedging its bets.