Archive
2013
Thailand: Same Faces, New Crisis
Attempts to pass an amnesty bill have taken Thailand to the brink of yet another political crisis.
Vinashin Bailout: Vietnam Tries Everything But a Free Press
The nation’s economic woes are exacerbated by a lack of checks and balances.
Sore Loser: Philippine Candidate Loses Election, Burns Down Daycare Center
Also: Miss World in orphanage collapse, Singapore cybersecurity.
Mangalyaan: India’s Frugal Mission to Mars
Could India become a “budget” player in the space technology market?
Big Economic Growth Brings Big Waistlines to India’s Rich
Western lifestyle and a lack of health education pave the way for obesity
Did India’s ‘Manmohan Doctrine’ Succeed?
What were the greatest foreign policy successes and failures of Manmohan Singh’s tenure?
India Must Develop its North-Eastern States
Indian politicians have long treated the North-East as unimportant. This must change.
Afghanistan’s Future is Brighter Than You Think
Most believe Afghanistan is doomed following NATO’s withdrawal. The country’s youth will ensure it prevails.
Can China Resist “Hegemonism” in Middle East?
Beijing’s growing power and interests in the Persian Gulf will tempt it to embrace hegemonism.
State Media Boasts of China’s Ability to Nuke US Cities
China’s state media reportedly boasted that Beijing can kill millions of Americans with its new SLBM.
China’s Touchy Luxury Love Affair
The shifting of a Christian Dior exhibition reveals much about the sensitivity of Chinese officialdom to luxury today.
The Dark Side of Foreign Aid
A new book considers the realities of foreign aid to Cambodia, and its implications for the development of democracy.