When Giants Talk
When three of the world’s biggest exporters talk about a common Free Trade Agreement (FTA), some see the makings…
China’s Government Is Still On A Spending Spree
After stressing the necessity for political reforms in China, Prime Minister Wen Jiabao is now calling for stable and…
A New And Better Indonesia
After several decades of hibernation, Indonesia is finally back and fully encapsulated in the long history of Asian success….
Democracy And Economics In East Asia
Every kind of dialogue is related to democracy, and democracy — at large — is linked to economic development….
When Tea Is Better Than Bullets
Good news is hard to come by when talking about the relationship between India and Pakistan. On April 8,…
BRICS: All Bark And No Bite
Although the BRICS countries are growing stronger, the image they cast following the meeting of representatives from Brazil, Russia,…
The Year After Fukushima
One year after the disaster, Japan is still reeling, damaged, but vital and responding. The triple catastrophe – earthquake,…
Something Dangerous In The Air
Turbulent markets are breeding turbulent skies. China has taken an unprecedented step by declaring that it will not comply…
Barack Obama and Xi Jin Ping: A New, Different Power
Chinese Vice President Xi Jin Ping traveled to the US amid personal memories and political ambitions. In addition to…