Archive
July 2013
4 Tenets of Fighting Insurgents
“If you want excellent generals, admirals, and senior enlisted tomorrow, then, loosen the reins today.”
Motorola Droid Ultra VS Droid MAXX VS Droid Mini: Specs, Release Date, & Price
Finally, an official announcement on the new Droid family. A rundown on what we know so far.
Is Iran’s Military Visiting Pyongyang Right Now?
Plus, Shinzo Abe and Joe Biden’s paths cross in Singapore. Friday diplomacy links.
South Korea Goes All In On Missile Defense
The ROK Defense Ministry has proposed spending 13.7% of its budget on missile defense.
Google Chromecast: Sayonara, Free Netflix Subscriptions
The internet search giant said that Netflix subscriptions were a limited offer.
Xbox One to Enable Developers to Self-Publish Games
The next-generation console will also serve as an indie developer kit.
Sonya Rehman
The Diplomat’s Jonathan DeHart spoke with Sonya Rehman on the perils of being a journalist in Pakistan, the rising political awareness of Pakistani youth, and hopes that the next generation will ease the divisions with India.
South Korea’s Economy: Back on Target?
Its latest quarterly GDP figure beat estimates, but some challenges remain.
The Decline of China’s Internet Cafes
Even as the Ministry of Culture tries to consolidate cybercafés, citizens turn to mobile devices to access the internet.
Social Gaming: Zynga Loses Half of its Active Users, Stock Tumbles
The CEO of the company behind “Farmville” says Zynga will “get back to basics.”
The Rise of America’s Princeling Class
With the British Monarchy in the news, America’s own “royal” political families have been on the rise.
Japan Alarmed By China's Air and Naval Surveillance
On Wednesday, China’s Coast Guard patrolled disputed islands while Y-8 surveillance aircraft passed over strait.