Archive
2013
India To Upgrade Submarine Capabilities
“The Indian Navy is on its way to developing a modernized and expanded submarine force.”
Hard Times for Offshore Balancing in Philippines
The Philippines’ wishful thinking about the South China Sea is becoming dangerous.
What’s So New About America’s New Aircraft Carriers?
Although the Ford-Class Carrier has transformational potential, it’s not as innovative as its predecessor was.
With H7N9 Vaccine, China Flexes Scientific Muscle
By trailblazing its way out of bird flu frenzy, China demonstrated it is officially a scientific powerhouse
Asia’s Palestine? West Papua's Independence Struggle
The world is finally taking notice of West Papua’s plight.
US Power Can Withstand Some Dysfunction
By Robert E. Kelly
P5+1 to Offer Iran Another Bad Nuclear Deal?
Comments by a US official suggest the P5+1 will propose another unserious deal to Iran today in Geneva.
China’s Growing North Korean Presence
A look at the impact of rising Chinese investment in the impoverished country.
Why Are Chinese Patients Killing Their Doctors?
Compared to their counterparts in the West, medical workers in China get little respect.
Eurozone Gloomy, But Life Ain’t Bad in Asia
A new OECD report shows a number of Asia-Pacific countries doing quite well in quality of life.
South Korea Holds Its Breath for Exam Time
The annual exam can have profound implications for life. Is it all too much?
China's Tencent Woos Silicon Valley With Snapchat Bid
The Chinese media giant will lead a US$ 200 million round of investment in Snapchat.