Archive
April 6, 2012
Is Africa the Next Asia?
Africa was once dismissed by some as the “hopeless continent.” But healthy economic growth has had some nations’ leaders looking east for inspiration.
Tackling Bioterrorism
Preparing for bioterrorism requires concerted national and international effort. Not everyone seems on board.
Zardari, Singh to Meet
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is set to hold an informal meeting with Manmohan Singh on Sunday.
Bahrain Grand Prix Debate Flares
A poll in Formula One magazine poll reflects general concern about holding a Grand Prix in Bahrain this month.
Burma’s Misguided Drug War
By Tom Fawthrop
Burma’s Election Revelations
Aung San Suu Kyi and her party were expected to do well. What’s surprising is that they were allowed to.
Burma’s Election Revelations
Aung San Suu Kyi and her party were expected to do well. What’s surprising is that they were allowed to.
How to Avoid Disaster With Iran
If the West wants to turn the screws on Iran’s regime it must do more to ensure that it isn’t hurting the Iranian people.
Fashionable Pollution in China
The issue of sweatshops in Asia grabs the headlines. But one problem is following clothes to consumers.
India’s Libya Shame Will Haunt It
India’s decision to abstain in a U.N. vote over Libya this time last year has hurt the country’s moral standing. Why vote against democracy?
China’s Economy After the Crisis
That China’s economy is unbalanced is widely recognized. So why aren’t its policy makers doing more to fix it?