Politics and news from Palestine to Japan
The region of Asia (and in particular East Asia) has always fascinated me. Each day of the week I'll be focusing on a different area and on Fridays giving my own opinion on a certain aspect of what's going down on the "other side" of the world. Check in to find out the latest developments in conflict, government and economics, and even the occasional light-hearted story.
- Monday - Middle East: A land that is seemingly torn apart by strife on an endless basis, on Mondays I look at the changes in places like Syria, Palestine and wherever things are happening.
- Tuesday - India: Oft forgotten on the international radar, India is rapidly moving toward being a fully developed technological powerhouse. But they have many issues to deal with along the way.
- Wednesday - China: Chief rival for hegemony in the Far East, China struggles daily with human rights, border conflicts and persistent internal corruption.
- Thursday - North Korea: A constant hotbed of political tension, the DPRK is always up to something new, whether it be more threats or violated Disney copyrights.
- Friday - Author's Opinion: Check in to listen to me rave about a new political topic each week. Feel free to agree or just yell at me about how wrong I am.
- Saturday - Found Asia: Sometimes I find something going on that either doesn't fit into the above topics or is just too interesting to pass up. This is where it ends up.
Posts in this blog:
In a world where intellectual property is king, theft can be seen as war.
Posted on: 05/23/13
A possible resolution to the age-old border dispute and lopsided trade.
Posted on: 05/22/13
Hundreds of deaths, a potentially aggressive security overhaul and the Syrian connection.
Posted on: 05/20/13
This time, they’re launching short-range missiles to make everyone mad.
Posted on: 05/18/13
A step back in Afghanistan, but women and men continue to fight against oppression by radical conservatives.
Posted on: 05/18/13
Everyone has their own interests to protect in the DPRK.
Posted on: 05/17/13
Despite the censors, Jia Zhangke speaks his mind about troubles in his home country.
Posted on: 05/17/13
Nawaz Sharif returns to power in Pakistan, though the opinions are mixed.
Posted on: 05/17/13
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Choosing to back the rebels in the Syrian war may bring Turkey unwanted consequences.
Posted on: 05/13/13
When everything seems bad, some prefer to just laugh.
Posted on: 05/11/13
More propaganda, more pleas for release of U.S. citizen and a potential attempt on the life of Kim Jong-un.
Posted on: 05/10/13
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The growing Eastern hegemon is putting its fingers in the Middle East.
Posted on: 05/09/13
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Though the troops have left, tension still remains.
Posted on: 05/08/13
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Considering Palestine a country hurts chances for peace, according to Israeli government.
Posted on: 05/07/13
The rise of a changing Chinese system means more social outcry.
Posted on: 05/04/13
Learn what you need to know about the toilet and its place in society.
Posted on: 05/04/13
Human lives or international relations: Which is worth more?
Posted on: 05/04/13