Posts About Asia
Political Relationships Just Marriages of Convenience
Let’s not confuse international political relationships with individual romances. Those who analyze diplomacy in terms of “tussles” and feuds forget that the only important factor in this field is power.
Ready for the Asian Union?
As China and India rise to global economic powers, it's becoming clear that Asia would benefit from a common market in the model of the EU. But is Asia politically ready for such a leap? The East needs new visionary leaders to start the debate over its future.
America Is Colonizing Us Quietly
Sure, products say "Made in China" but America is the one re-colonizing us quietly. I cannot extract juices from a small plant in my native village for medicine because an American pharmaceutical company owns the rights to it.
Stop Horrid Abuse First; Legislate Second
Dear Gentlemen, is prostitution illegal anywhere? If it is, I am sorry, I did not notice. Quite the contrary. I have seen beautiful girls (er… children) of very young age standing on the shoulder of highways everywhere in Eastern Europe....
Equality = Industralization + Education
Seoul, South Korea - Women flood leadership positions where I live. Why? Because of industrialization, and education.
Mideast Stability Critical for Asia
Seoul, South Korea - The Asian Games slated to be held this year in Doha underscore the closing distance between Asia and the Middle East. The Middle East is Japan and South Korea's largest energy source and an increasingly vital...
Big Asian Economies Will Boom While Small Ones Suffer
Somalia/United Arab Emirates - A prolonged Middle East conflict will have a serious security impact on Muslim majority Asian and Saarc countries. Violent mob demonstrations and terrorist attacks may scare off foreign investors in Pakistan, Indonesia and Bangladesh. However, there...
