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:
A step back for human rights, the country is losing face in international eyes
Posted on: 07/06/13
Balancing the ideals of Communism versus the functionality of the free market
Posted on: 07/06/13
Though they wish to sit down and talk, they don’t want anyone telling them what to do
Posted on: 07/06/13
Whoops! Maybe he should have waited until he got home to have his sexy alone time?
Posted on: 07/04/13
Much-needed social welfare, political bribe or both?
Posted on: 07/03/13
In an effort to fight dissent, the government is arresting Facebook users
Posted on: 07/01/13
Despite efforts to finally find peace in the region, Israel still insists on occupation
Posted on: 06/29/13
If the small country hopes to become a big dog on the block, they must be willing to humble themselves
Posted on: 06/29/13
People starving and human rights abuses, what to do? Beach Party!
Posted on: 06/28/13
The people say they are fighting against oppression though the government claims it as a terrorist attack
Posted on: 06/28/13
The government has been slowly but surely carrying out its plan of tapping everything
Posted on: 06/25/13
A new tactic for dealing with protests - arrest people who say bad things on the Internet
Posted on: 06/24/13
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PM Erdogan spits anger, makes protests even worse than they already are
Posted on: 06/15/13
Little countries making friends to weather future problems
Posted on: 06/14/13
Chinese space ambitions are moving forward with its fifth manned space mission
Posted on: 06/12/13
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In order to stop protests, the government is willing to sacrifice help to its people
Posted on: 06/11/13
A different kind of justice that speaks of a harsher era of history
Posted on: 06/10/13
As China seeks to secure it’s hegemony, Japan makes challenging moves
Posted on: 06/08/13
But will this really change anything in the long run?
Posted on: 06/07/13
Under attack for its cheap solar panels, China hits back against EU wine
Posted on: 06/05/13
The political parties may not like it, but they are now forced to tell the people where they get their money from
Posted on: 06/05/13
Protests on the rise as the people call for a new government
Posted on: 06/03/13
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The Chinese are, naturally, quite upset that the US is looking to expand its military influence in the region
Posted on: 06/01/13
In the last stage of the DPRK cycle, they are now being nice to everyone
Posted on: 06/01/13
A need for food and a horrible track record for safety is prompting the country to look outside its borders
Posted on: 06/01/13
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India’s growing friendship with Japan not making China happy
Posted on: 05/29/13
Is it better to arm one side, both sides or no one at all?
Posted on: 05/28/13
In a country with a tiny Muslim population, the government imposes birth limits
Posted on: 05/25/13
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The great struggle begins under the leadership of President Xi Jinping.
Posted on: 05/25/13
The predictable next stage in the North Korean cycle, but will it do any good this time?
Posted on: 05/23/13