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2013

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China’s Next Leap Forward: From Comrades to Consumers

China’s Next Leap Forward: From Comrades to Consumers

Chinese leadership has hinted at greater economic reforms in store, with freewheeling Guangdong province as the model.

Diplomacy Trumps Jingoism at Ladakh Border

Diplomacy Trumps Jingoism at Ladakh Border

Democracy prevailed at the Indo-Chinese border. Hopefully, this becomes a trend.

Rory Medcalf

Rory Medcalf

The Diplomat’s Harry Kazianis spoke with Rory Medcalf, Director of the International Security Program at the Lowy Institute for International Policy, concerning Australia’s 2013 Defense White Paper.

Congress Party Sweeps BJP in Karnataka Elections

Congress Party Sweeps BJP in Karnataka Elections

India’s Congress party has won big in Karnataka’s elections, with at least 121 assembly seats.

Climbing Mt. Everest: Dangers on the Roof of the World

Climbing Mt. Everest: Dangers on the Roof of the World

May is the prime climbing season in the Himalayas, where ascending the peaks is risky business.

Can Amazon Find Success in China?

Can Amazon Find Success in China?

Amazon is looking to make a splash in China. Can it replicate past success?

The Thinking Behind Beijing's Israeli-Palestinian Peace Plan

The Thinking Behind Beijing's Israeli-Palestinian Peace Plan

David Cohen offers possible reasons behind China’s efforts at Middle East peace.

Cambodia's Economic Opportunity

Cambodia's Economic Opportunity

While significant obstacles remain, the success of the rice sector is a potentially crucial driver in Cambodia’s prosperous and equitable development.

Emotions, Decision Making and Brinksmanship

Emotions, Decision Making and Brinksmanship

An approach to decision-making that concentrates on interests and raw calculation will come up short.

Psy Embraced by Will Smith, Beyonce; Less by South Koreans

Psy Embraced by Will Smith, Beyonce; Less by South Koreans

Psy finally got his date with Beyonce, and performed with Madonna, but S. Koreans aren’t as sold on the rapper.

Philippine Midterm Polls Give Preview of 2016 Presidential Race

Philippine Midterm Polls Give Preview of 2016 Presidential Race

Judging by surveys, Philippine political dynasties are on good footing leading up to midterm elections.

Graft: The Political Mantra for Karnataka’s Election Season

Graft: The Political Mantra for Karnataka’s Election Season

Karnataka’s state elections provide a glimpse of what to expect at India’s national polls in 2014.

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