India Poised to Compete for Chinese Foreign Investment
Low labor costs and favorable demographics allow India to attract foreign direct investment.
Asia
Iranian Navy Aims to Sail Off United States Shores
Analysts from Wikistrat explain the rationale behind Iran’s latest threat.
China’s Shadow Looms Over Clinton’s Asian Trip
The secretary’s visits highlight the strategic competition underway in East Asia.
United States Will Leave Afghanistan in Turmoil
American withdrawal will leave the Central Asian country in a perfect mess.
Kyrgyz Political Crisis Prompts Premier’s Resignation
Parliamentary democracy in Kyrgyzstan is failing to address the nation’s economic woes.
Sino-German Relationship Could Thwart American Pivot
A Eurasian continental alliance could frustrate America’s “pivot” to East Asia.
India Sends Message to Washington from Tehran
Manmohan Singh’s presence at the Nonaligned Movement Summit was quite significant.
Saudis Arrest Al Qaeda Cells with Links to Gaza, Sinai
Saudi security busts two Al Qaeda cells with links to recent Egyptian-Israeli border attacks.
Nonaligned Summit Doesn’t Break Iran’s Isolation
Many nonaligned nations are just as concerned about Iran’s intentions as the West.
Banking Scandal Exposes Split in Vietnam Leadership
The future of market reforms could hinge on the outcome of a political divide.
Japan’s Noda to Call Snap Election in November
The prime minister’s Democratic Party is unpopular but he has to call elections anyway.
Nationalism Fuels East Asian Island Disputes
Political ineptitude can cause otherwise minor territorial disputes to spin out of control.
Turkey Again Floats Syrian “Safe Zones” Proposal
The foreign minister says Turkey cannot handle the refugee flow if it swells further.
Syrian Regime Suffers Diplomatic, Military Setbacks
Syria is expelled from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation days after rebels shot down a warplane.
Kim’s Uncle May Have Plotted to Oust Army Chief
The enigmatic Jang Sung-taek may benefit the most from Ri Yong-ho’s retirement.