World Press Review - Asian Edition
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2 hours ago Kyrgyzstan: the Road Not Taken
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.
2 hours ago The Lessons of Bhopal and BP
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.
Yesterday Pakistan's Suicidal Politics
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.
Yesterday After the Flood
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.
Sep 4, 2010 Free Trade, Disputed Waters
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.
Aug 29, 2010 Building Dikes of Courage in Pakistan
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.
Aug 29, 2010 India Needs Independent Anti-Terrorism Strategy
Instead of concerning itself with U.S.-Pak relations, India would do well to pursue its own anti-terrorism agenda and direct talks with Pakistan.
Aug 29, 2010 Taiwan the Complicated
Against Taiwan's complex historical backdrop, President Ma is paving the way for better relations and connections with China and the rest of the world. So why is his approval rating down?
Aug 29, 2010 Taiwan the Underrated
With world-class attractions and some of the best Chinese food on the planet, Taiwan is a beautifully lush and diverse country, one of Asia's better-kept tourist secrets.
Aug 29, 2010 An Integrated Approach to Terror Suspects in Indonesia
In the always-steep challenge to combat extremism, the Indonesian government has implemented a deradicalization program for arrested terror suspects.
Aug 29, 2010 What's the Problem with Aid?
A summit of poor countries met in East Timor, calling itelf the g7, bringing attention to the many flaws in the international aid systems.
Aug 29, 2010 Excerpts of Ma in the ECFA Debate
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.
Aug 29, 2010 After Renewing Sanctions, E.U. Seeks Face-Time with Burma Junta
E.U. member states and foreign ministers debate what the best approach is to Burma, its illegitimate elections and continuing human rights abuses.
Aug 29, 2010 Learning to Count in the Philippines
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.
Aug 29, 2010 Bullets over Bangkok
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.
Aug 29, 2010 Taiwan under President Ma
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.
Aug 29, 2010 Redshirts Leave, but Resolution Unlikely Soon
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.
Aug 29, 2010 Western Media Perverts Information about Thailand
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.
Aug 29, 2010 Re: Western Media Perverts Information about Thailand
The mainstream media in Thailand is controlled by the government.
Aug 29, 2010 Hatoyama's Resignation
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.
Aug 29, 2010 Sentimental Journey for the Philippines
Memories of past political dynasties were on many Filipino voters' minds when they elected Noynoy Aquino president.
Aug 29, 2010 Fiji Determined to Chart Its Own Political Destiny
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.
Aug 29, 2010 Gas Revenues Fund Burma Nuke Program
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.
Aug 29, 2010 Pakistan's Inept Terrorism Control
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.
Aug 29, 2010 Taiwan: Building Partnerships for Asia-Pacific Economic Integration
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.
Aug 29, 2010 Lethal Diplomacy in Fiji
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.
Aug 29, 2010 The Freezing of Afghan Asylum Claims in Australia
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.
Aug 29, 2010 Thailand Emergency Rule under Fire
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.
Aug 29, 2010 A Flooded World
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.
Aug 29, 2010 Thailand Bouncing Back
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.