Archive
May 19, 2012

Air Power Key to U.S. Asia Goals
To win the contest for influence in the Asia-Pacific, the U.S. military must move beyond boots on the ground. Smart use of the Air Force is a cost effect tool that could fit the bill.

Qatari Women Eye London
They might not win gold medals, but female Qatari athletes will be setting a striking example at the Olympics.

NATO to Talk Afghanistan
Afghanistan is set to top the agenda at the NATO summit in Chicago this week. Is commitment wavering?

South Korea’s Bumpy Election Year
The surprise poll win by the ruling Saenuri Party has put Park Geun-hye in the driver’s seat for the presidential election. But seven months is a very long time in Korean politics.

China’s Un-Neighborly Fishing Ban
China has launched its annual South China Sea commercial fishing ban. But does it care about conservation?

Japan, China's Maritime Step
Maritime talks this week with Japan suggest that China can be more flexible than many people expect.