Archive
June 2013
Corporate Governance: Abenomics’ Hard Target
Despite the rhetoric, little has been done since the Olympus scandal.
Pakistani Lesbian Couple Wed in UK
A Pakistani couple become the first Muslim lesbians to marry in what could be a milestone for LGBT communities in the developing world.
North Korea Is Ready to Negotiate
After months of saber-rattling, Pyongyang appears to have shifted direction.
Saving the Buddhas of Mes Aynak
In a race against time, archaeologists are working to save a Buddhist site of immense significance in Afghanistan, slated for imminent destruction by a Chinese mining firm.
The Nuclear Suppliers Group at the Crossroads
The Group needs to adhere to its principles, if its role in nonproliferation is to continue.
Ex-CIA Whistleblower Edward Snowden’s Fate in China’s Hands
The whistleblower behind the NSA leaks has come forward. Will Beijing decide his fate?
It’s Official… China's Coming to RIMPAC
Plus, the US and Japan begin a military drill aimed at retaking islands, despite Beijing’s objections. Monday security links.
LCS: The US Navy's High-Value Skirmisher
Littoral Combat Ships are joining the fleet whether critics like it or not. Here’s how to use them.
WWDC Predictions Abound Hours Before Apple’s Big Event
Analysts expect iOS overhaul, a streaming music service, and updated laptops to be announced.
Motorola X Phone/Moto X: Rumors and News
It’s definitely on its way, but is it going to be the company’s flagship?
Toyo Ito Claims 2013 Pritzker Prize, Asian Architecture Booms
Japanese visionary Toyo Ito has won this year’s Pritzker Prize, the “Nobel” of architecture.
Maneuver in the Commons
The global commons – vital for trade and other flows – are under growing threat. Action is needed to protect them.