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China’s Potential Pitfalls #2: The Limitations of China’s Political and Economic Models

Tue, 10/11/2015 - 22:58
30 years since beginning its reforms, China has yet to create a political and social model for sustainable development.

Is It Time to Put Away the BRICS?

Tue, 10/11/2015 - 22:21
Goldman Sachs, where the term originated, folded its BRIC fund into a general emerging market fund recently.

Putin Sends Russian Military to North Korea

Tue, 10/11/2015 - 22:05
A Russian military delegation is currently in Pyongyang talking to the Command of the Korean People’s Army.

Remembering Texas and the Battle of the Alamo in Japan

Tue, 10/11/2015 - 21:04
How a poem by a Japanese scholar further glorified the most mythologized event in the history of Texas.

When Will TAPI Construction Begin?

Tue, 10/11/2015 - 20:03
Ashgabat says December, but New Delhi might be getting cold feet.

Revealed: China Tests Secret Missile Capable of Hitting US Satellites

Tue, 10/11/2015 - 18:57
A previously unknown anti-satellite weapon was recently tested in western China.

Kyrgyz President Cancels Visit to the US, Will Skip UNGA

Thu, 27/08/2015 - 21:55
Almazbek Atambayev will be traveling to Beijing and Tehran, but dropped the New York leg of his September travel plans

China’s Economic Slowdown Ups Global Risks

Thu, 27/08/2015 - 16:31
Countries throughout the region are vulnerable to a slump in China’s economy.

US-China Strategic Rivalry: Balancing the Rebalance

Thu, 27/08/2015 - 16:09
Insights from Professor Rosemary Foot.

23 Executives, Government Officials Under Investigation for Role in Tianjin Explosions

Thu, 27/08/2015 - 15:53
The suspects range from executives of the company at the center of the blasts to customs and transportation officials.

Australia to Bomb Syria?

Thu, 27/08/2015 - 15:51
The prime minister is raring to go, despite the questionable wisdom of the move.

Manjhi: The Broken Mountains and the Mountains to Break

Thu, 27/08/2015 - 15:29
Manjhi – The Mountain Man tells a grim but inspiring story of both Indian neglect and resolve.

Assessing North Korea’s ‘Ground Game’ with China

Thu, 27/08/2015 - 13:38
Has something changed about Chinese-North Korean relations behind the scenes?

Asia’s Refugee Policy Vacuum

Thu, 27/08/2015 - 00:17
The broad absence of asylum policy in the region is alarming and needs to be rectified.

Singapore Gears Up for its September 11 Election

Wed, 26/08/2015 - 22:18
The city-state’s next general election will be a key test for its ruling party.

Pakistan and Kazakhstan Look to Increase Cooperation

Wed, 26/08/2015 - 22:15
The leaders of Pakistan and Kazakhstan want their countries to trade and cooperate more.

US Admiral: China ‘Very Interested’ in RIMPAC 2016

Wed, 26/08/2015 - 22:09
China and America's top naval leaders have a wish-list for the relationship.

UN Report: China Sold $20 Million in Arms and Ammunition to South Sudan

Wed, 26/08/2015 - 19:02
A UN panel says such arms sales, while legal, are prolonging the conflict and facilitating human rights violations.

Thailand’s Air Force Gets a Boost with New Helicopters

Wed, 26/08/2015 - 17:51
The RTAF receives four EC725 helicopters which will become operational next month.

What We Learned from the Inter-Korea Deal

Wed, 26/08/2015 - 17:34
South Korea's propaganda broadcasts are a powerful tool in inter-Korean diplomacy.

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