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June 2013

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Iran's "Carrier Killer" Missile Improves Accuracy

Iran's "Carrier Killer" Missile Improves Accuracy

An IRGC official says Iran’s Khalij-e Fars anti-ship ballistic missile’s precision is now 8.5 meters, up from 30 meters.

Samsung Infringed on Apple Patent Says Tokyo District Court

Samsung Infringed on Apple Patent Says Tokyo District Court

Will Apple’s latest victory in Japan help it gain an edge over a rising Samsung?

iOS 7 vs Android: Smartphone OS Showdown

iOS 7 vs Android: Smartphone OS Showdown

Apple claims its new offering is “revolutionary” as it scrambles to catch up with its rival.

Afghanistan: No End in Sight

Afghanistan: No End in Sight

The imbroglio over U.S.-Taliban peace talks suggests the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan will be no simple matter.

China’s Naval Strategy: Mahanian Ends Through Maoist Means

China’s Naval Strategy: Mahanian Ends Through Maoist Means

The Naval Diplomat reviews how his 2010 book on China’s naval rise has stood the test of time.

Tôhoku: Post-Disaster Life and Business

Tôhoku: Post-Disaster Life and Business

Recovery is slow and demographic trends suggest a bleak future.

US Military Driving Clean Energy Innovation

US Military Driving Clean Energy Innovation

Seeking alternative fuels benefits national security, and offers a chance for cooperation with China.

Yamaguchi: China Military Build-Up Risks Accident

Yamaguchi: China Military Build-Up Risks Accident

A Japanese lieutenant general comments on China-Japan security concerns.

Russia to Deliver S-300 Air Defense to Syria

Russia to Deliver S-300 Air Defense to Syria

Plus, surprise! China has stolen F-35 fighter jet data. Friday defense and security links.

Mong Palatino

Mong Palatino

The Diplomat’s Jonathan DeHart spoke with Filipino activist, legislator and writer Raymond “Mong” Palatino about his country’s recent spat with Taiwan, the Sabah turmoil, and the Philippines’ impressive economic growth.

Angry Aussies: Mad Max Video Game Needs Australian Voice Actor

Angry Aussies: Mad Max Video Game Needs Australian Voice Actor

More than 2,100 have signed a Change.org petition to a game developer.

Kim Jong-Un’s $7 Million Yacht: Living It Up Under UN Sanctions

Kim Jong-Un’s $7 Million Yacht: Living It Up Under UN Sanctions

Recent reports of Kim Jong-Un’s yacht suggest that UN sanctions have done little to reign in the spending of his regime.

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