Archive
2013
Malaysia’s Ruling Parties Hold onto Power – Barely
Malaysia’s ruling party has won the recent election by a narrow margin, amid irregularities at the polls.
DNA Test Debunks Claims in Vietnam MIA Documentary Unclaimed
A documentary film about an MIA found in a Vietnamese village is fake.
Pakistan’s Youth Stirred by Music with a Dash of Social Satire
Pakistani bands are increasingly vocal about social issues. The influence is trickling down to the nation’s youth.
Happy Birthday Bollywood: India’s Film Industry Turns 100
A century since the first Indian film was made, Bollywood has become the world’s most active film industry.
Aerosmith to Rock Manila in Their First Southeast Asian Concert
Aerosmith have landed in Southeast Asia and are set to rock Manila.
Boeing X-51A WaveRider Reaches Mach 5.1
Even as sequestration cuts into the U.S. military’s budget, new tech continues to roll out.
Asia's Real Challenge: China’s "Potemkin" Rise
“China’s rise is more likely a statistical fiction, cooked up by the Chinese ruling elites to aggrandize their power and glory.”
A Grand Coalition Against Iran
Israel, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates: Allies against Iran?
The Interview: Congressman J. Randy Forbes
Rep. Forbes discusses the future direction of America’s Navy, China, the pivot and more.
Kerry's Big Meeting with Russia's Putin
Can Kerry change Putin’s mind on Syria or Iran? The Diplomat presents its preview for the upcoming week.
Israel’s Target in Syria Was Hezbollah, Not Assad
Reports indicate that strikes targeted short-range missiles that were awaiting transfer to Hezbollah.
Will the EU Kill China's Solar Industry?
Massive punitive tariffs on Chinese solar panels from the EU could be coming.