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The Lessons of Bhopal and BP: |
September 5th, 2010
In 1984 a Union Carbide industrial accident claimed thousands of Indian victims. As with BP's recent disaster in the Gulf, an insufficient punishment for flouting safety measures set a dangerous precedent.
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After the Flood: |
September 2nd, 2010
The threat of endemic in Pakistan is real, homes and agriculture have been wiped out, and so much more help is needed. "We've been set back 30 years," says one Pakistani woman.
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Pakistan's Suicidal Politics: |
August 31st, 2010
While the country struggles desperately to survive an incomprehensible level of disaster, the government of Pakistan has the nerve to turn down Indian aid, and continues to make matters worse by allowing the Taliban to propagate.
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Building Dikes of Courage in Pakistan: |
August 29th, 2010
Twenty million people have been affected by the flooding in Pakistan, and with water-borne diseases on the rise and clinics wiped out by the flooding, aid workers and now-homeless Pakistanis are struggling to persevere.
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Free Trade, Disputed Waters: |
August 15th, 2010
China and Asean have put in place a free trade agreement and a $10 billion investment fund, but disputes over the Mekong River and the South China Sea remain.
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Thailand Bouncing Back: |
August 8th, 2010
With the upheaval of the Red Shirt protests behind it, the Thai economy is showing growth and tourism is rebounding, although trade depends largely on how other countries recover as well.
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A Flooded World: |
August 5th, 2010
Mother Earth has unleashed a fury of flooding this summer, affecting millions across the globe. Worldpress.org reviews the damage caused in several hard-hit countries.
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The Lessons of Bhopal and BP: |
September 5th, 2010
In 1984 a Union Carbide industrial accident claimed thousands of Indian victims. As with BP's recent disaster in the Gulf, an insufficient punishment for flouting safety measures set a dangerous precedent.
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Thailand Emergency Rule under Fire: |
July 28th, 2010
Two months after Thailand's army routed the anti-government Red Shirt protest movement from central Bangkok, 16 provinces including Bangkok remain under emergency law, as the now-dormant Red Shirt movement goes underground.
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The Freezing of Afghan Asylum Claims in Australia: |
July 25th, 2010
The Australian government announced a freeze on asylum claims from Afghans, despite the fact that human rights organizations unanimously report that Afghan civilians face just as much danger as ever.
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Lethal Diplomacy in Fiji: |
July 22nd, 2010
A series of diplomatic dominoes has pitted Fiji's government not only against its common regional adversaries, Australia and New Zealand, but also against media heavyweights and other Pacific Island governments.
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Taiwan: Building Partnerships for Asia-Pacific Economic Integration: |
July 22nd, 2010
As the global marketplace becomes a more integrated, multipolar arena, Taiwan's is working to develop symbiotic regional trade agreements, improve cross-strait relations and strengthen economic and diplomatic ties to the U.S.
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Kyrgyzstan: the Road Not Taken: |
July 11th, 2010
In the wake of political unrest in Kyrgyzstan, thousands of Uzbek nationals have been the victims of violence within Kyrgyzstan.
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Kyrgyzstan: the Road Not Taken: |
July 11th, 2010
In the wake of political unrest in Kyrgyzstan, thousands of Uzbek nationals have been the victims of violence within Kyrgyzstan. A third-party "peace army" could help turn the situation around.
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Pakistan's Inept Terrorism Control: |
July 6th, 2010
Pakistan has been given ample opportunity to crack down on its terrorists, but its government and intelligence service are infiltrated, making peace talks with India hard to take seriously.
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Gas Revenues Fund Burma Nuke Program: |
July 6th, 2010
While its people remain among the poorest in the world, a new report shows that Burma's military junta is siphoning oil and gas revenues to fund a secret nuclear weapons program.
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Fiji Determined to Chart Its Own Political Destiny: |
July 1st, 2010
Despite continual isolation from New Zealand and Australia, Fiji has worked to develop partnerships with, among others, China, Russia and the Arab League, while strengthening its police state at home.
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Sentimental Journey for the Philippines: |
June 13th, 2010
Memories of past political dynasties were on many Filipino voters' minds when they elected Noynoy Aquino president.
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Hatoyama's Resignation: |
June 10th, 2010
After staking his campaign on removing a U.S. base from Okinawa, Japanese Prime Minister Hatoyama bailed on his short-lived reign as PM over the same issue, leaving political strife in his stead.
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Re: Western Media Perverts Information about Thailand: |
June 2nd, 2010
The mainstream media in Thailand is controlled by the government.
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Western Media Perverts Information about Thailand: |
May 30th, 2010
In reporting on the recent clashes in Bangkok, Western media has shown a slant in its depiction, one that becomes clearer when one connects the dots between the Thai ruling elite and the interests driving Western corporate media.
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Redshirts Leave, but Resolution Unlikely Soon: |
May 20th, 2010
After an intense round of protests with scores of casualties, the Redshirts in Thailand are evacuating the conflict area, leaving a smoldering Bangkok and unfinished business behind them.
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Taiwan under President Ma: |
May 18th, 2010
Two years into President Ma's tenure, Taiwan has implemented effective cross-strait policies with China, boosted trade, weathered the economic storm, and lain groundwork to promote economic development and international cooperation into the future.
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Bullets over Bangkok: |
May 16th, 2010
Redshirt protests in Thailand heated up Thursday, after a hit on an influential army officer, turning the capital into a dangerous sprawl of violent clashes between protestors and security forces.
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Learning to Count in the Philippines: |
May 9th, 2010
A presidential race depicted as a run-off between a saint, a CEO and a faded movie star is being overshadowed by worries over a computerized vote-counting system.
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After Renewing Sanctions, E.U. Seeks Face-Time with Burma Junta: |
May 2nd, 2010
E.U. member states and foreign ministers debate what the best approach is to Burma, its illegitimate elections and continuing human rights abuses.
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Excerpts of Ma in the ECFA Debate: |
April 29th, 2010
In a televised debate, President Ma made his case for an agreement with China that he believes will stimulate trade and investment, thus benefitting the Taiwanese.
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