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May 2, 2014

Bases for America’s Asia-Pacific Rebalance
May 02, 2014

Bases for America’s Asia-Pacific Rebalance

By Carnes Lord and Andrew S. Erickson
Part one of a two-part series evaluating the evolving network of US bases in the Asia-Pacific.

The Bright Spot in Iran’s Latest Political Repression
May 02, 2014

The Bright Spot in Iran’s Latest Political Repression

By Lord Carlile of Berriew CBE QC
While nuclear negotiations continue, Tehran tries to crack down on internal dissent.
Brunei Imposes Sharia Law
May 02, 2014

Brunei Imposes Sharia Law

By Luke Hunt
The country goes ‘back to the Dark Ages’ in a move that has sparked widespread international criticism.

Early Warning Signs of Shia Genocide in Pakistan
May 02, 2014

Early Warning Signs of Shia Genocide in Pakistan

By Waris Husain
The international community can no longer ignore the alarming rise in violence directed at Pakistan’s Shia minority.

Fighting Crises with Facts: A Lesson from Fukushima
May 02, 2014

Fighting Crises with Facts: A Lesson from Fukushima

By David Roberts
The disaster underscored the need for a credible, sober source of news during public health crises.

Japan to Conduct Island Defense Exercise on Uninhabited Island
May 02, 2014

Japan to Conduct Island Defense Exercise on Uninhabited Island

By Ankit Panda
Japan will conduct its first major island defense exercise, using a real uninhabited island.

A Touch of Sin: Grim and Compelling
May 02, 2014

A Touch of Sin: Grim and Compelling

By Gautham Ashok
Jia Zhangke’s brilliant film has been banned in China, which is darkly ironic.
Analyzing the US-Philippines Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement
May 02, 2014

Analyzing the US-Philippines Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement

By Carl Thayer
What precisely does the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the U.S. and the Philippines do?

China, Russia Military Ties Deepen With Naval Drill in East China Sea
May 02, 2014

China, Russia Military Ties Deepen With Naval Drill in East China Sea

By Zachary Keck
The joint naval drill is another example of the growing military, economic and political ties between China and Russia.

Indian Elections 2014: Political Discourse Reaches a New Low
May 02, 2014

Indian Elections 2014: Political Discourse Reaches a New Low

By Sanjay Kumar
Media and political discourse in India during the elections are growing increasingly scandalous.

Russia and North Korea Boost Bilateral Ties
May 02, 2014

Russia and North Korea Boost Bilateral Ties

By Ankit Panda
Russia's deputy prime minister visited North Korea to boost economic and political ties between the two countries.
Chinese Media and the Urumqi Bombing: Censorship in Action
May 02, 2014

Chinese Media and the Urumqi Bombing: Censorship in Action

By Shannon Tiezzi
The early media blackout on the Urumqi bombing is a concrete example of issues raised by press freedom advocates.

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