Archive
July 2013
China’s “New Kind of Terrorism” is Winning Hearts and Minds
Many Chinese are sympathizing with last weekend’s Beijing airport bomber. It’s not the first time.
Okinawa: the Scotland of Asia?
Some Okinawans feel they are in line for a shot at self-determination. Will Chinese interest help or hinder their cause?
Asia Drives Global Submarine Sales
Plus, North Korea halts construction on missile site. Wednesday defense links
Bo Xilai’s Trial Could Start This Week
Does Bo’s trial explain former President Jiang Zemin’s recent appearance? Wednesday China links.
Ban Lifted on Dance Bars in Mumbai, But Political Paranoia Persists
The ban on Mumbai dance bars has been ruled discriminatory.
Smartphone Flagship Showdown: Nokia Lumia 1020 vs. Samsung Galaxy S4
Windows Phone 8 and a 41MP camera up against the best-selling Android.
Abe Reassures After Election Victory
Shinzo Abe gets the Upper House victory he wanted, and then moves to reassure voters as to his intentions.
World’s Tallest Building: Capital Misallocation?
Historically, record-breaking structures have been associated with impending crisis. Will China’s be different?
Kevin Rudd’s Mission Impossible
Rudd’s return as Australian PM will make the elections more competitive, but Labor still faces a tough challenge.
Nguyen Van Hai: Vietnamese Hunger Striker “Very Weak”
Vietnamese blogger Nguyen Van Hai continues a hunger strike that has now passed the 30-day mark.
The Hard Side of Soft Power
Soft Power is widely misunderstood– military and economic capabilities can be important soft power assets.
How Organization Shapes Modern Militaries
Effective militaries design institutions that maximize innovation while minimizing inter-service rivalry.
iPhones Soar, iPads Sink: Apple Earnings Down for Second Straight Quarter
CEO Tim Cook promises new products this fall during quarterly earnings call.
Japanese Super-Commuters Save Woman During Rush Hour
Japanese commuters literally moved a train to free a woman who was stuck between it and the platform.
Ubuntu Edge: Canonical Attempts Biggest Crowd-Funding Project Ever
This “superphone” would pack 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, and double as a desktop computer.
Can Animation Save China's Film Industry?
Despite initial difficulties, animation may prove critical in internationalizing Chinese movies.
Wheels Up! Has Obama Really Pivoted to Asia?
At least when measured by the time senior U.S. officials are spending in Asia, the pivot is real.
Addressing Bhutan’s Refugee Crisis Through the Courts
Bhutan’s own impressively progressive Constitution could resolve the plight of the Lhotshampas.
Pirates of the Southeast Asian Seas
Southeast Asian waters experience more pirate attacks than anywhere else in the world.
China’s Demographic Dividend Could End By 2015
Plus, more damning reports on British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline’s activities in China. Tuesday China links.
Motorola Moto X: Press Images and Camera UI Leak
Still more information surfaces ahead of August 1 press event.
The Philippines’ Search for Strategic Partners
Responding to rising tensions, Manila has been boosting ties with other regional players.
3D Printing: Expiring Patents Could Usher in New Era for Consumers
Advanced 3D printers could arrive next year, utilizing “laser sintering.”
Recipes for Ramadan: Feasting During Islam’s Holy Month
During Ramadan Muslims may fast from dawn until sunset, but in the evenings they feast.