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May 2013

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North Korea’s Next Monument: A Ski Resort?

North Korea’s Next Monument: A Ski Resort?

Kim Jong-un has ordered construction of a ski resort that will rival the facilities for South Korea’s 2018 Olympics.

Thai Deaths Cast Doubts over Malaysian Diplomacy

Thai Deaths Cast Doubts over Malaysian Diplomacy

Continuing violence in Thailand’s south has cast doubt on Malaysia’s capacity as a peace facilitator.

Russia: Can The Gas Empire Strike Back?

Russia: Can The Gas Empire Strike Back?

Intransigence on pricing may cost Moscow dearly in the huge Asian gas market.

What Indians Think About China

What Indians Think About China

The 2013 India Poll confirms that tensions exist, but it also contains some surprises.

Aamna Aqeel’s Insensitive Fashion Faux Pas Sparks Controversy in Pakistan

Aamna Aqeel’s Insensitive Fashion Faux Pas Sparks Controversy in Pakistan

A Pakistani fashion designer’s photo shoot glamorizes child slavery.

A Bollywood Primer: From Demigods to Disco

A Bollywood Primer: From Demigods to Disco

With so many choices, which Indian films are worth watching for beginners?

China Closes Pyongyang Bank Account

A high-level North Korean delegate visits Beijing at a time of interesting developments in China-North Korean bank relations.

Tokyo Skytree: Japan’s Cutting-Edge Pagoda with a View

Tokyo Skytree: Japan’s Cutting-Edge Pagoda with a View

On its first anniversary, Tokyo Skytree has proven to be a hit.

India’s Election: Beyond Modi vs Gandhi

India’s Election: Beyond Modi vs Gandhi

The polls show Narendra Modi with a clear lead. But India’s electoral calculations are not so simple.

Asian Economies Get the Wobbles

A volatile week for Asia-Pacific markets has raised concerns for the global economic outlook.

Three Reasons for the U.S. to Like Iran’s Presidential Candidates

Recent disqualifications are a setback. But there’s much for the U.S. to like in the remaining candidates.

Xi Jinping's U.S. Visit: What It Tells Us

Xi Jinping's U.S. Visit: What It Tells Us

The president’s visit will cap a period of active Chinese diplomacy. It also suggests Beijing’s diplomatic priorities.

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