Archive
2013
The Potential of Urban Mining
At a time of growing resources shortages, electronic waste is a treasure trove of opportunity.
Why Would Russia Sell China Su-35 Fighter Jets?
Given China’s history of stealing Russian defense technology, Moscow’s thinking is hard to understand.
Solving Iran’s Right to Enrich Dilemma: The Taiwan Precedent
The 1972 Shanghai Communique’s language on Taiwan can help solve a thorny P5+1–Iran issue.
Abdullah Yaamin Elected President of the Maldives
After a period of uncertainty, a winner finally emerges.
India’s Emerging Blue-Water Navy
Delivery of a new aircraft carrier caps a mostly impressive year for the Indian Navy.
China Arrests Right-Wing Japanese Politician
The man, who takes a hardline stance on the Senkaku Islands, faces death in China on drug charges.
Why Taiwan’s Allies are Flocking to Beijing
By Shannon Tiezzi
Russia Flies Strategic Bombers Close to Japanese Airspace (Again)
Two Russian Tu-95 strategic bombers flew the length of Japan’s airspace this weekend.
Xi Jinping: China’s Hope and Change President?
Both inside and outside of China, many expect great things from Xi Jinping. And he knows it.
Pervez Musharraf To Be Prosecuted For Treason
Nawaz Sharif’s government will pursue a treason prosecution against Musharraf.
Spain Has Indicted Hu Jintao Over Tibet
Hu Jintao was indicted last month by Spain’s national court.
Congress May Have Just Killed the Trans-Pacific Partnership
A bipartisan group of Congress members have come out against Fast Track Trade Promotion Authority.