Lessons From Arab Spring
The CCP has a history of monitoring political unrest around the world closely. The Arab Spring is no different. Read Here – The Diplomat
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Shifting Sands
As 2013 comes to a close, efforts to revive growth in the world’s most influential economies – with the exception of the Eurozone – are having a beneficial effect worldwide. All of the looming problems for the global economy are political in character. Read Here – Project Syndicate
The Year Of The Horse
2014 is the year of the horse in China. But for the rest of us, it might prove to be the year of China. Read Here – Time
Good Riddance To Bad Uncle
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un hails the recent execution of his powerful uncle Jang Song-Thaek, saying it had helped cement unity among his people. Read Here – AFP
More On Nannygate
There are complex historical reasons for India’s outrage over the recent arrest of one of its diplomats. Read Here – The Diplomat
Looking Back At 2013
With 2013 approaching termination, it may be a good time to review the five most portentous events and developments of the year. Read Here – The National Interest
Japan And Its Return To Normalcy
What the recent changes to Japanese defense mean in the context of a return to “normalcy.” Read Here – The Diplomat
Eyeing Karzai
Afghans are afraid of the country reverting to anarchy; an overwhelming majority of the people, including Pashtuns, feel that the residual presence of U.S. and NATO forces after 2014 is essential for the stability of the country. Read Here – The Hindu
Nannygate Troubles
The diplomatic row over the arrest and strip search of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade by U.S. law enforcement officers has built to a genuine crisis in bilateral relations. The dispute threatens to derail a decade of hard work at the foundation of the India–US “strategic partnership.” Read Here – The National Interest
Bringing Iran In
When considering the next steps with Iran, we should think less about Nazi Germany or North Korea and more about the China of Chairman Mao. Read Here – The Atlantic
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