Archive
November 5, 2013
State Media Boasts of China’s Ability to Nuke US Cities
China’s state media reportedly boasted that Beijing can kill millions of Americans with its new SLBM.
China’s Touchy Luxury Love Affair
The shifting of a Christian Dior exhibition reveals much about the sensitivity of Chinese officialdom to luxury today.
The Dark Side of Foreign Aid
A new book considers the realities of foreign aid to Cambodia, and its implications for the development of democracy.
Park Geun-hye: Japan Summit ‘Pointless’ Without Apology
Japan-South Korea diplomatic relations remain frosty over “comfort women” issue.
Solving the Senkaku/Diaoyu Dispute
An initiative by Taiwan’s president offers what is surely the most effective solution to the dangerous dispute.
Cambodia: Life in Hell
Near the country’s most famous tourist destination, some 300 people live in the direst conditions imaginable.
Will Central Asia Get Its Own US Pivot?
The United States can’t seem to get its Central Asian cards in order.
Indonesia Strike for Pay Hike; Thai Protest vs. Amnesty Bill
Indonesians push for an increased minimum wage as Thais rally against corruption.
To Hedge Its Bets, Russia Is Encircling China
Even as Sino-Russian relations expand, Moscow is strengthening its relationships with Beijing’s neighbors.
Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy
What does Narendra Modi believe about India’s international relations?
Why China’s New Rich Want to Emigrate
Two new surveys show that Chinese entrepreneurs are increasingly looking to live and invest abroad.
The Pentagon Still Needs to Think
Shutting down the Office of Net Assessment would be imprudent, although more oversight would be wise.