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America’s ‘Rebalance’ Finds its Footing

America’s ‘Rebalance’ Finds its Footing

With a watchful eye towards China, the nations of Southeast Asia seem receptive to America’s charms, Luke Hunt reports.

How to Fix the Olympics

How to Fix the Olympics

Does hosting the Olympics do for a city what we say it does? Mark Perryman’s modest proposal for fixing the great games.

Kenneth Waltz on “Why Iran Should Get the Bomb”

Kenneth Waltz on “Why Iran Should Get the Bomb”

The Diplomat talks Iran, China, nuclear weapons and more with bomb dropper Kenneth Waltz.

Suu Kyi & the Contradictions of State

Suu Kyi & the Contradictions of State

As her recent tour of Europe makes clear, Aung San Suu Kyi remains popular. But two of Burma’s ethnic minority groups are wondering if her caution amounts to betrayal.

China’s Not-So-Hard Power Strategy

China’s Not-So-Hard Power Strategy

Questions remain over how the Scarborough Shoal standoff will finally be resolved. But recent events should have reassured China’s leaders that hard power isn’t always necessary.

Vietnam’s Blogger Revolution?

Vietnam’s Blogger Revolution?

Vietnamese bloggers are increasingly driving the news agenda in the country. More robust reporting will be good for Vietnam’s development.

Southeast Asia and the Grexit Danger

Southeast Asia and the Grexit Danger

Southeast Asian economies should prepare for the worst in Europe. If not, they risk finding themselves overwhelmed by the gathering storm.

Easy Part Over for Vietnam

Easy Part Over for Vietnam

The optimism during Vietnam’s pre-2008 economic boom is over. The Communist Party knows it must take action. But it doesn’t seem to know what.

Thailand’s Forgotten War

Thailand’s Forgotten War

The deadly conflict unfolding in Thailand’s south may not always make headlines. But terrorists in the region are showing a troubling ruthlessness.

Burma’s Media Finding its Voice

Burma’s Media Finding its Voice

Amid signs of reform, Burma’s media appears to be being allowed greater freedom. But there are still limits, says one journalist at the center of changes.

Cambodia's Most Dangerous Job?

Cambodia's Most Dangerous Job?

Working in the fields isn’t typically considered a dangerous job. But with plantations still littered with unexploded ordnance, some Cambodians are looking for companies to step up.

South China Sea Is No Powder Keg

South China Sea Is No Powder Keg

China isn’t looking for conflict in the South China Sea. Indeed, it already seems to be moderating its language over it its spat with the Philippines.

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