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A Dangerous Military Buildup in Asia and the Pacific
South Korea constructs a new naval base on Jeju Island; US plans to expand military base on Okinawa; and China builds on South China Sea atolls.
Economic Update: Honest Economics
This episode provides updates on Ben Bernanke's new big-bucks finance job, and more.
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China’s Quietly Growing International Clout
Three China-related events caused the world's political and economic axis to shift in March and April.
The Great Game in Afghanistan: The US Is Losing Out
A new chapter could unfold in war-torn Afghanistan in which the Chinese role would only grow, while the US role declines.
Why Are China’s Rich So Eager to Exit?
In China, political leaders and the filthy rich often turn out to be the same people.
Chai Jing’s Review: Under the Dome – Investigating China’s Smog
Former TV anchor Chai Jing quit her job after her daughter was born with a tumor.
New Silk Roads and the Chinese Vision of a Brave New (Trade) World
Beijing is fast closing the gap on Washington in terms of intellectual and economic firepower and yet its global investment offensive has barely begun.
Despite Claims of Progress, Labor and Environmental Violations Continue to Plague Apple
Reports from labor rights groups and researchers reveal troubling labor and environmental violations continue unabated.
Green Neocolonialism, Afro-Brazilian Rebellion in Brazil
The Afro-Brazilian Quilombola people are resisting the cellulose industry in Brazil and working for a post-eucalyptus reality.
As Washington “Pivots” to Asia, China Does the Eurasian Pirouette
At the same moment that China is proposing a new Eurasian integration, Washington has opted for an “empire of chaos.”