Archive
June 2013
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
Will Apple’s latest victory in Japan help it gain an edge over a rising Samsung?
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
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
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
Recovery is slow and demographic trends suggest a bleak future.
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
A Japanese lieutenant general comments on China-Japan security concerns.
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
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
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
Recent reports of Kim Jong-Un’s yacht suggest that UN sanctions have done little to reign in the spending of his regime.