Archive
2013
What Will the IAEA Find At Iran's Parchin Military Base?
Iran may grant the IAEA entry to a military base it has long-sought unrestricted access to.
Cambodia: Breaking The Deadlock
A little compromise on both sides could break the impasse and benefit everyone, including voters.
Burma’s Treasure Hunt: $10M Expedition to Recover World’s Largest Bell
Also: No “monkey business” in Jakarta, Ke$ha banned in Malaysia.
English from 3rd Grade for Japanese Students?
Will students benefit without fundamental changes to the current system? Teachers weigh in.
Scientist Links Asia’s “Abominable Snowman” to Ancient Bear
Tests of alleged Yeti hair samples match 120,000-year-old polar bear DNA.
Why Singapore Doesn’t Count the Poor
As the wealth gap widens, Singapore should consider setting a poverty line.
Can the UN Save Japan’s Shrinking Food Exports?
If the UNESCO puts washoku on its cultural heritage list, it could reverse the decline in Japanese food exports.
China Showcases Nuclear Submarine Fleet
This weekend Chinese state-run media outlets touted the growing might of China’s nuclear submarine fleet.
Singh in China: High on Atmospherics, Low on Substance
Real progress may have been elusive during Indian PM Singh’s recent visit to China, but he was shown a good time.
3 Reasons Senkaku/Diaoyu Diplomacy Should Be Secret
China and Japan are right to insist on secrecy in discussing how to resolve the East China Sea dispute.
US-German Relations: The View From Berlin
Revelations that the U.S. was spying on Angela Merkel could have long-lasting repercussions.
China to Japan: Shooting Down Drones Would Be Act of War
Plus, South Korea hopes to deploy two light aircraft carriers by 2036. Monday defense links.