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What are the regional implications of South Korea's new intelligence sharing deal with Japan? - Asia Weekly - December 01, 2016
South Korean President Park Geun-hye said she’d accept a mandate from the National Assembly to shorten her term after hundreds of thousands of South Koreans have peacefully called for the president to step down. Despite her unprecedented 4% approval rat
What’s it like to meet the Dalai Lama? - Asia Weekly - November 24, 2016
Merriam-Webster defines insight as the ability to understand people and situations in a very clear way or an understanding of the true nature of something. One man whom many view as insightful, is the Dalai Lama. So, what’s it like to meet the spiritual
What Does Xi's 'One China' Mean for Hong Kong's Democracy? - VOA Asia Weekly - November 17, 2016
Following two Hong Kong legislators-elect oath’s advocated a divide in the “one country, two systems” principle, Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, making it clear that looking forward, there was only one Ch
Rakhine Violence Steeped in Deep Rooted Distrust - VOA Asia Weekly - November 10, 2016
Attacks have plagued Myanmar’s Rakhine State where border patrol police, soldiers, and insurgents have been killed. Aung Sung Suu Kyi’s near six-month-old civilian government faces criticism. Hunter Marston explains the origin of the conflict in the r
South Korea's Political Theater's Geopolitical Implications - VOA Asia Weekly - November 03, 2016
South Korean President Park Geun-hye is embroiled in a scandal that’s seen her approval ratings dip to unprecedented lows. Who is Choi Sun-il and why have thousands marched in Seoul calling for her impeachment or resignation and what are the larger impl
Duterte's China Pivot: Remarks and Reactions - VOA Asia Weekly - October 27, 2016
Announcing not only he wished to “separate” from the United States, but that he wanted all foreign troops out of the Philippines in two years. President Rodrigo Duterte's comments have created uncertainty around his foreign policy. What do some think
What Seoul Residents Think About North Korean Threats - VOA Asia Weekly - October 13, 2016
2016 has seen a surge in nuclear and weapons test from North Korea, despite the United Nations levying the toughest sanctions to date against Kim jong Un and his government. What do those living in South Korea think about these policies and their results?
Duterte Statements Highlight Uncertain Philippine Policies - VOA Asia Weekly - October 06, 2016
The Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte said many controversial things since being sworn into office on June 30, 2016. Since then, his domestic and international policies have brought about uncertainty over what direction the country will take as its
Has Island Building in the South China Sea Become Routine? - VOA Asia Weekly - September 29, 2016
China has been drudging reefs in the South China Sea for more than a year, building harbors and installations some believe could be used for military purposes. But Beijing isn’t alone in creating outposts. Has island building in the South China Sea beco