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Separating leaders from pretenders
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/06/2015
» In more than a year since the coup, there have been only a few times when I could proudly say that this undemocratic government has done something that Thailand could be proud of. Friday's gathering in Bangkok of 17 nations and a handful of international organisations was one such praiseworthy event.
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Modi must live up to inspiring words
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/08/2014
» The past week was an interesting one for Asia as a whole after the bully of the region responded the way everyone expected it to, rejecting even modest overtures for talks at the Asean Regional Forum in Myanmar.
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TPP needs big push before US gets bogged down in politics
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/06/2014
» Asian leaders involved in the ongoing negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have vowed to redouble their efforts this year, acknowledging that time is of the essence as the key player, the United States, becomes preoccupied with domestic politics.
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True integration still eludes us
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/03/2014
» Asean’s dreams seem to be falling flat at a time when things should be working in the region’s favour. Regional integration is just 21 months away, and while no one expects it to be a magic pill to cure all economic and social ills, the pace at which the organisation is moving could make it a herculean task to reach the goal.
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Ominous threats to peace in Thailand
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/11/2013
» “Oh, front page of the international media, I’ve missed you all for so long” was the feeling that came across me as I sat down to write this piece.
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'No going back to square one'
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 12/03/2012
» Foreigners outside once-isolated Myanmar may still be sceptical about whether recent reforms will be sustainable, but those living inside the country have no such doubts.
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