Archive

2013

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Brazil World Cup: Asian Teams Hope for the Luck of the Draw

Brazil World Cup: Asian Teams Hope for the Luck of the Draw

By Samuel Chi
Friday’s draw may seal the fate of Asian squads hoping to survive beyond group play.
The Surprising Potential of Mongolian-Myanmar Relations

The Surprising Potential of Mongolian-Myanmar Relations

By Brandon Miliate
Despite some significant differences, the two countries have substantial scope for cooperation.

Famous Chinese Director Violates One-Child Policy

Famous Chinese Director Violates One-Child Policy

By Angela Erika Kubo
Zhang Yimou shows how the rich flout China’s strict family planning laws.

America’s Military at a Crossroads

America’s Military at a Crossroads

By Harry Kazianis
The U.S. military faces a 21st century identity crisis. But despite blanket spending cuts, it has options.

How Corrupt is the Indo-APAC Region in 2013?

How Corrupt is the Indo-APAC Region in 2013?

By Ankit Panda
Transparency International's 2013 Corruption Perceptions Index doesn't give Indo-APAC watchers much reason to celebrate.
Deutsche Bank Divests Stake after Report on Vietnamese Land Grabs

Deutsche Bank Divests Stake after Report on Vietnamese Land Grabs

By Luke Hunt
Scathing report by Global Witness likely influenced the bank’s decision to abandon HAGL.

Ray Mabus

Ray Mabus

By Sergei DeSilva-Ranasinghe
The Diplomat’s Sergei DeSilva-Ranasinghe spoke with Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, discussing the current state of the Navy, the implications of the drawdown from Afghanistan, the Indian Ocean’s importance, and other issues
Hong Kong Debates Democracy

Hong Kong Debates Democracy

By Shannon Tiezzi
Hong Kong's debates over universal suffrage reflect a larger identity crisis in the Special Administrative Region.

Will Kayani's Departure Benefit US-Pakistan Relations?

Will Kayani's Departure Benefit US-Pakistan Relations?

By Ankit Panda
There are few reasons to believe that Raheel Sharif's ascension to Pakistan's top military post will change things.

Why Nuclear Weapons Don't Spread (Quickly)

Why Nuclear Weapons Don't Spread (Quickly)

By Zachary Keck
To date, nuclear weapons have spread more slowly than most anticipated. And the pace is slowing even further.

How China Justifies Its ADIZ - And How It Could Do Better

How China Justifies Its ADIZ - And How It Could Do Better

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's contradictory justifications for the ADIZ add to confusion over the zone.
“281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government

“281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government

By J.T. Quigley
Described by many as the “Japanese Banksy,” 281 spreads his political messages through graffiti.

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