Information on "Politicians and Political Leadership" and "Asia"
January 2013
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24 Jan 2013
Japanese Politics and Security in 2013: Back to the Future?
The re-election of Shinzo Abe has raised concerns that Japan’s foreign policy will become increasingly nationalistic. Tom French disagrees, at least in the case of China. Abe’s behavior towards Beijing will be pragmatic and leave the door open for compromise. More on «Japanese Politics and Security in 2013: Back to the Future?»
November 2012
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29 Nov 2012
More of the Same from China
China's next generation of leaders was recently unveiled at the Communist Party's 18th National Congress. Appointing hardliners to a slimmed down Politburo Standing Committee confirms that dramatic political changes will not be forthcoming, or so writes Axel Berkofsky. More on «More of the Same from China»
July 2012
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27 Jul 2012
North Korea's Missing Man: The Post-Kim Jong-il Era Begins In Earnest
The sudden removal of a top party member and guardian of the Kim family legacy suggests that the leadership of North Korea is now in uncharted waters. Is Kim Jong-un becoming increasingly assertive or is there a new power behind the throne? More on «North Korea's Missing Man: The Post-Kim Jong-il Era Begins In Earnest»
June 2012
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28 Jun 2012
China's Leadership and the Likelihood of Change
China is preparing to usher in a new generation of leaders. Just don’t expect too much in the way of change, argues Axel Berkofsky. More on «China's Leadership and the Likelihood of Change»
February 2012
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15 Feb 2012
Baby Steps for Burma
To the outside world it seems as though Burma/Myanmar is gradually engaging in democratic reform. Are these baby steps going to lead to great strides forward, or will things fall flat on their face? More on «Baby Steps for Burma»
May 2010
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6 May 2010
Justifying Targeted Killings
The Obama administration has attempted a complete legal justification for targeted killings in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Yemen. It isn’t quite hitting the mark, Peter A Buxbaum writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Justifying Targeted Killings»
May 2009
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12 May 2009
US Gets Uzbek Air Base
Uzbek President Islam Karimov gives Washington the air base it needs for its Afghan operation, Deirdre Tynan reports for EurasiaNet. More on «US Gets Uzbek Air Base»
