Archive
May 2013
Recipe for Disaster: Israel & Pakistan’s Sea-Based Nukes
Both Israel and Pakistan look to the sea to provide strategic depth. It’s a quest that could undermine stability.
China May Join US-led Trans-Pacific Partnership Talks
On Thursday Beijing said it is studying the possibility of joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade talks.
India’s Agni-V ICBM to Carry Multiple Nuclear Warheads
Delhi’s use of MIRV technology on its longest-range missile could destabilize the nuclear balance with China.
Chinese Farms Go Global
China is buying up land around the world. Why it isn’t neocolonial.
Can Sony Make a Comeback?
After a long run of misfortunate and mismanagement, 2013 looks a little better for the electronics giant.
The Unfulfilled Promise of Indonesia-India Defense Ties
Despite their overlapping interests, Jakarta and Delhi’s relations have remained limited. It’s time for that to change.
Myanmar, Burma, Living in La La Land with Two-Child Policy
Plans to revive Burma’s two-child limit for Muslim Rohingyas has sparked staunch opposition on moral grounds.
Aida Makoto: Far-Sighted Visions of Near-Sighted Japan
Artist enfant terrible Aida Makoto spoke with The Diplomat about his provocative Tokyo exhibition and whether there is hope for Japan.
Blackouts in Southeast Asia Hatch Political Conspiracy Theories
A wave of power shortages has swept through Southeast Asia, sparking public frustration and suspicion.
Chinese Baby Rescued from Sewer Pipe Recovering in Hospital
After being “accidentally” flushed down the toilet, a baby Chinese boy seems to be recovering.
Half a Billion: China’s Middle-Class Consumers
China’s burgeoning middle class offers tremendous potential for businesses in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Everest 60-Year Anniversary: My, How Things Have Changed
A proposed ladder at the summit, overcrowding and melting glaciers: Mt. Everest is not what it used to be.