Archive
2013
Damming the Mekong
By Michelle Tolson
A new dam proposed by Laos threatens further damage to the troubled Mekong and its inhabitants.
H&M in Asia: Rabbits Out, Living Wages In
By J.T. Quigley
The world’s second largest clothing retailer halts Chinese fur production, raises pay in Bangladesh and Cambodia.
China's ADIZ: Taiwan's Dilemma
By J. Michael Cole
If Taiwan ever wants to be an equal participant in regional security, it must stand up to China over the new ADIZ.
68 Years After WWII, Japanese Troops Return to the Philippines
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Pacquaio lawyer asks to unfreeze boxer’s bank accounts, Singapore top in Asian competitiveness.
Sayonara, Tanaka? MLB Fans May Have to Wait for Japanese Ace
By Samuel Chi
The hottest bidding war in Major League Baseball history might not happen this winter.
Philippines Economy To Survive Haiyan
By Anthony Fensom
Despite a terrible human toll, Haiyan is unlikely to derail the nation’s impressive economic performance.
Japan's State Secrets Bill Polarizes Society
By Justin McDonnell
The state secrets protection bill will punish leakers with up to 10 years in prison and a 10 million yen fine.
Pakistan Selects Its New Chief of Army Staff
By Ankit Panda
General Raheel Sharif will succeed General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani as Pakistan's top military leader.
How the Iran Nuclear Deal Affects the Pivot
By Robert Farley
The impact of the Geneva deal on U.S. East Asia policy can be grossly overstated. Still, it could help the pivot.
In China's Corruption Fight, No Citizens Allowed
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's fight against corruption picks up steam, but that doesn't mean whistleblowers are welcome.
The East China ADIZ and the Curious Case of South Korea
By Ankit Panda
The two countries are expected to engage in a high-level defense dialogue on the ADIZ tomorrow.
Pakistani Taliban and Tehreek-e-Insaaf On Same Page in Blocking NATO Transport Routes
The Diplomat’s Kiran Nazish reports from Peshawar.