Archive
April 2014
Washington’s Flawed Myanmar Policy
By David Brenner
Many of Myanmar's ethnic minorities are growing increasingly disillusioned with America and may turn to China instead.
The India-Bangladesh Power Trap
By Zahedul Amin
A reliance on India for its electricity could be contrary to Bangladesh’s geo-strategic interests.
Climate Change and the Pacific Islands
By Eileen Natuzzi
How Solomon Islands could serve as a model for protecting small Pacific Island nations from the effects of climate change.
Running a Marathon in North Korea
By Han Zhang
The Hermit Kingdom invites amateur runners to take part in a marathon in Pyongyang for the first time.
Obama Won’t Meet Anwar, But Susan Rice Will
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The US compromise will be likely to please nobody.
Pacific Partnership: Can an Expensive Exercise Deliver More Value?
By Eileen Natuzzi
Eight years in, it is time to reassess the program, its strengths and its weaknesses.
Obama’s “Rebalancing”: A Fig Leaf
By Amitai Etzioni
Washington is still trying to explain its strategic approach to China.
Meet the LG G Watch, the First Android Wear Release
By Vlad Andrici
LG has released details about the first smartwatch to be powered by Google’s Android Wear OS.
Hunting the Tokay Gecko
By Shaikh Azizur Rahman
Bogus claims that it can cure HIV/AIDS and cancer have placed the tokay gecko under threat.
North Korea Detains (Another) American
By Zachary Keck
The reclusive country has once again detained an American citizen who was in the country on a tourist visa.
Is Communist China Christianity’s Future?
By Zachary Keck
New estimates predict China will soon be home to the world’s largest Christian community.
Why Chinese People Doubt the Anti-Corruption Campaign
By Yang Hengjun
For each corrupt official sacked, Chinese people are certain there are higher-level "tigers" behind the scenes.