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Pheu Thai can win, but at what cost?
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 26/08/2013
» Those puzzled by the recurrent political turmoil over the past decade should look at the past few weeks in Bangkok as a microcosm of the trials and tribulations of Thai democracy.
China will defend its maritime rights: defense minister
AFP, Published on 20/08/2013
» Military relations between China and the United States are steadily improving but Beijing remains determined to defend its maritime rights, the country's defense minister said Monday during a US visit.
Street rallies yield to parliamentary process
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 09/08/2013
» It felt like deja vu for a while. As parliament reconvened, anti-government columns lined up, ready to rumble and depose the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, this time under a new rubric called the People's Democratic Force to Overthrow Thaksinism (Pefot).
Why China's tough stance is unsustainable
News, Published on 23/07/2013
» China's tough stand on maritime territorial disputes, evident in the confrontations last year with the Philippines in the South China Sea and with Japan in the East China Sea, has endured through China's leadership transition and now marks an important shift in China's foreign policy. This has serious implications for its neighbours and concerned powers including the United States.
US commander says China ties 'collegial'
AFP, Published on 16/07/2013
» The United States' top naval commander in Asia described military relations with China as "collegial" and rejected Cold War comparisons, urging "methodical and thoughtful" diplomacy in the region.
US, China clash over Snowden but see trade progress
AFP, Published on 12/07/2013
» The United States reprimanded China for not handing over fugitive leaker Edward Snowden, but the two powers saw progress elsewhere in ties including on reaching an investment treaty.
Obama warns China against 'coercion' at sea
AFP, Published on 12/07/2013
» US President Barack Obama warned China on Thursday against using force or intimidation in its tense maritime disputes with its neighbors and urged a peaceful resolution.
Abuse probe to end this month
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/07/2013
» The National Human Rights Commission says it will conclude its investigation into charges of human rights abuses involving Rohingya refugees this month. The NHRC is also moving ahead with trafficking charges against a police officer.
China Xinjiang security tight on riot anniversary
AFP, Published on 05/07/2013
» Chinese authorities imposed tight control in the capital of Xinjiang on Friday, the fourth anniversary of ethnic rioting which killed around 200 people, said state media, exile groups and ordinary citizens.
We're not even close to achieving democracy
News, Sawai Boonma, Published on 03/07/2013
» With the government of Cuba relaxing many aspects of its rule, one may be tempted to conclude that democracy will soon completely triumph over dictatorship, just over two decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall. That, however, is hardly the case, according to William J Dobson.