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Pakistan Elections: A Positive Step Toward Democracy

ferrard — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:03:23 +0000

(Note: This commentary originally appeared in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on May 15, 2103.)

North Korea Is Ruthless and Desperate, But Not Crazy

ferrard — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:39:17 +0000

By Denny Roy, Senior Fellow, East-West Center

Note: This commentary originally appeared in The Honolulu Star-Advertiser on April 28, 2013.

North Korea seems to be crazy, threatening to use recently acquired nuclear weapons against South Korea and the USA. But the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK, the official name of North Korea) government and its young leader Kim Jong-un are not crazy. Rather, the regime is ruthless and desperate.

Stapleton Roy: U.S. and China Must Halt Drift Toward Strategic Rivalry

ferrard — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:45:49 +0000

With China’s leadership in transition and incoming Secretary of State John Kerry heading a new foreign policy team in the second Obama administration, leaders in both countries must face a “frightening array of domestic and foreign policy problems” in managing their vital relationship, longtime senior U.S. diplomat J. Stapleton Roy said in a Feb. 13 address at the East-West Center in Hawai‘i.

(View a video of Roy’s speech.)

Suu Kyi: Negotiated Compromise Best Way Forward for Burma

ferrard — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:39:58 +0000

HONOLULU (Jan. 28, 2013) -- Nobel peace laureate and Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said in Hawai‘i on Friday that negotiated compromise with the current government is the best way forward for her country’s nascent political awakening.

Cell Phones and IT in North Korea: A Double-Edged Sword?

ferrard — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:18:57 +0000

HONOLULU (Jan. 7, 2013) -- With Google Chairman Eric Schmidt currently in North Korea on a much speculated-upon visit, there has been increased attention on the recent rise of mobile phone and computer service in the country, a perhaps surprising development in arguably the most closed society in the world. Domestic cell phone service was introduced several years ago by the government in partnership with the Egyptian company Orascom, and already has more than a million subscribers. The government has also expanded a tightly controlled computer intranet system.

Innovation Expert: Regaining U.S. Manufacturing Leadership is Key to Middle-Class Prosperity

ferrard — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:20:39 +0000

HONOLULU (Nov. 2, 2012) -- With job creation remaining the key issue in the U.S. presidential election, international economist Dieter Ernst says a question that is being hotly debated within U.S. industry and government is: How can America regain its leadership in industrial manufacturing and innovation, as new technologies continuously transform industries, and competitors across the globe are upgrading their innovation capabilities?

South China Sea: Not Just About ‘Free Navigation’

hasegaws — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 01:43:02 +0000

(Note: This commentary originally appeared in the East-West Center’s Asia Pacific Bulletin.)

Public Will Key to Overcoming Corruption

hasegaws — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:41:06 +0000

HONOLULU (July 23, 2012) – Corruption is a common fact of life in many places, but it can be fought and conquered by the right combination of political will and a full dose of understanding about how corruption inevitably pays off for the few, not the many. That was a central message of Prof. Robert Klitgaard, a leading expert on corruption and institutional reform, who spoke at the East-West Center recently during an international conference on cutting-edge approaches to dealing with government and political corruption.

China’s Support Enables North Korea’s ‘Bad Behavior,’ Panelists Say

hasegaws — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:39:30 +0000

SEOUL (June 26, 2012) — North Korea’s attempted rocket launch in April was just the latest example of a country accustomed to reneging on international agreements, a panel of security experts told the East-West Center International Media conference in Seoul on Sunday.

The panel on Northeast Asian Security Issues touched on a wide range of topics, most of which related to North Korea, but it all boiled down to two words: distrust and misunderstanding.

Burmese Journalists 'Cautiously Optimistic'

ferrard — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:16:38 +0000

SEOUL (June 24, 2012) — In Burma, articles are screened prior to publication and a government body exists to monitor media, but three Burmese journalists expressed cautious optimism Friday at the East-West Center's International Media Conference in Seoul. They warned, however, that their country has a long way to go to reach full press freedom.

Al Jazeera Social Media Head on New Media and the Arab Spring

ferrard — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:52:35 +0000

SEOUL (June 22, 2012) -- Speaking at a pace that mirrored the speed of
a Twitter feed, Riyaad Minty, head of social media for Al Jazeera,
shared lessons from the Arab Spring with more than 300 journalists at
the East-West Center's 2012 International Media Conference at Yonsei
University in Seoul.

To an engaged audience, Minty said it is not merely protesters or media

Leading Urban-issues Columnist Establishes Website to Boost Coverage of Innovative Solutions

hasegaws — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:03:31 +0000

HONOLULU (June 7, 2012) –– The tendency of urban news media to focus on short-term problems and breaking events – while giving short shrift to promising long-term innovations and solutions – has been a “serious media failure,” leading urban-issues columnist Neal Peirce told a group of international journalists participating in the East-West Center’s Jefferson Fellowship study tour.

Re-Setting Pakistan-U.S. Engagement

hasegaws — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:39:23 +0000

By Shabbir Cheema

(Note: This commentary first appeared in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on April 18, 2012)

Behind North Korea’s Rocket Launch, Economic Turmoil

hasegaws — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:18:09 +0000

By Marcus Noland
April 12, 2012

With global attention focused on North Korea’s failed rocket launch today, it’s worth also taking a look at the other claim the Pyongyang regime has long made for the imminent April 15 birth centennial of its founding leader, Kim Il-sung: emergence into economic prosperity.

New Strategic Partners U.S. and Vietnam Begin Tough Trade Talks

hasegaws — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:14:29 +0000

By Raymond Burghardt

(Note: This commentary originally appeared as an EWC Asia Pacific Bulletin article on Feb. 29, 2012)

Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Sparks Renewed Activism

ferrard — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:14:01 +0000

HONOLULU (Jan. 27, 2012) -- In the wake of last year’s tsunami and nuclear crisis in Fukushima, environmental concerns and health fears have heightened among everyday citizens in Japan, and skepticism has spread about information from government and corporate sources. In a new East-West Center policy brief, Purdue University political science professor Daniel P.

North Korea's Uncertain Transition

ferrard — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:15:49 +0000

HONOLULU (Dec. 21, 2011) – In the wake of dictator Kim Jong-Il’s death and the succession of his young son Kim Jong-Un, a panel of experts said yesterday that North Korea is unlikely to either collapse immediately or take any provocative actions right away, but that this coming spring may mark a more dangerous time, when the regime might even conduct further demonstrations of its nuclear capability.

Malaysian Prime Minister Calls for 'Movement of Moderates'

ferrard — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:32:34 +0000

HONOLULU (Nov. 13, 2011) – In a speech at the East-West Center yesterday, Malaysia’s Prime Minister called for a global "movement of the moderates...to drown out the extremists," and said his country will kick off such a movement with an international conference in January.

Vietnam President Says Leaders Want to Take Relationship with U.S. to ‘Next Level’

ferrard — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:40:39 +0000

HONOLULU (Nov. 11, 2011) -- U.S.

China Working to Reduce Trade Surplus, Official Says

ferrard — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:17:16 +0000

HONOLULU (Nov. 10, 2011) – A Chinese trade official said today at an Asia Pacific business symposium held on the sidelines of APEC Leader’s Week that his country's current five-year plan focuses on balancing imports and exports and "quality of growth rather than the speed."

Asia’s “Tectonic” Population and Health Challenges

ferrard — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:46:32 +0000

HONOLULU (Nov. 9, 2011) -- While Asia's continued economic rise is a given, other megatrends in the region such as aging populations, urbanization and changing health issues will create major challenges, the president of the East-West Center told business leaders today at the Asia-Pacific Business Symposium.

ADB President: Domestic Demand Greatest Growth Challenge for Asia’s Developing Countries

ferrard — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:24:53 +0000

(HONOLULU (Nov. 9, 2011) -- The president of the Asian Development Bank said today that the greatest challenge for Asia's developing countries to strengthen regional and global economies is to realign their "sources of growth toward more domestic and regional demand."

Who will write the rules for Asia-Pacific trade?

hasegaws — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:55:59 +0000

By Peter A. Petri

(Note: This analysis originally appeared in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Oct. 16, 2011 as part of a monthly series on regional Asia Pacific issues leading up to the APEC leaders’ meetings in Honolulu in November.)

Confronting East Asia's Growing Income Inequality

ferrard — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:03:33 +0000

Recent decades have reversed the region’s former “growth with equity”

HONOLULU (Oct. 5, 2011) -- Over the last half-century, East Asia’s dramatic economic growth has fundamentally altered global economic and political landscapes, as the region’s primary economies grew from among the poorest to among the richest in the world.

Adapting to the Rise of 'Sino-Capitalism"

ferrard — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:10:44 +0000

By Christopher A. McNally

(Note: This analysis originally appeared in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Sept. 25, 2011 as part of a monthly series on regional Asia Pacific issues leading up to the APEC leaders’ meetings in Honolulu in November.)

Asia’s Changing Health Landscape

hasegaws — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:12:59 +0000

By Nancy Lewis

(Note: This analysis originally appeared in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Aug. 28, 2011 as part of a monthly series on regional Asia Pacific leading up to the APEC leaders’ meetings in Honolulu in November.)

Writing the Next Chapter in U.S.-India Relations

ferrard — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:30:15 +0000

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 20, 2011) -- Indian-Americans have contributed much to the fabric of American society, and will “help write the next chapter of the U.S.-India partnership,” Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said in a videotaped message shown at a recent dialogue on U.S.-India relations led by top State Department officials. Click here for transcripts and videos of the July 11 discussion, which featured Under Secretary of State Richard Hormats and Assistant Secretary Robert Blake, the Obama Administration's point person on U.S.-India relations.

A New Beginning in Thailand?

hasegaws — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:43:15 +0000

By Charles E. Morrison

(Note: This commentary first appeared in The Honolulu Star-Advertiser on July 10, 2011)

The recent elections in Thailand have opened yet another chapter in the ongoing Thai political drama, as the Pheu Thai Party, associated with controversial former prime minister and billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra, cruised to a decisive victory over the Democrat Party of outgoing Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.

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By Charles E. Morrison

(Note: This commentary first appeared in The Honolulu Star-Advertiser on July 10, 2011)

The recent elections in Thailand have opened yet another chapter in the ongoing Thai political drama, as the Pheu Thai Party, associated with controversial former prime minister and billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra, cruised to a decisive victory over the Democrat Party of outgoing Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.

Asia's Top Security Threats

ferrard — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 03:04:35 +0000

By Denny Roy

(Note: This commentary first appeared in The Honolulu Star-Advertiser on June 19, 2011)

In recent decades, East Asia has commanded increasing international attention as the center of world economic growth. The regional peace upon which that prosperity rests, however, is fragile.

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By Denny Roy

(Note: This commentary first appeared in The Honolulu Star-Advertiser on June 19, 2011)

In recent decades, East Asia has commanded increasing international attention as the center of world economic growth. The regional peace upon which that prosperity rests, however, is fragile.

Journalists Explore Root Causes of Extremism in Pakistan

hasegaws — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:24:18 +0000

After Bin Laden, Key U.S.-Pakistan Questions

hasegaws — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:24:18 +0000

Ethnic Struggles Are Central to Burma’s Future

hasegaws — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:24:18 +0000

Sarosh Bana - India’s Farming Failure

ferrard — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:24:17 +0000

Testimony of Dr. Dieter Ernst

ferrard — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:24:12 +0000

India's Food Failures

ferrard — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:24:12 +0000

An Indian journalist asks why the world’s second-largest food producer still has the highest number of people ravaged by hunger

China Not an Immediate Threat to U.S. Tech Leadership, Expert Tells Review Commission

hasegaws — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:24:02 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 15, 2011) -- Contrary to common misperceptions, China’s innovation policies do not pose a threat to U.S. leadership in science and technology, East-West Center economist Dieter Ernst said today in testimony before the congressionally mandated U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. “The U.S.

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Asia’s Top Security Threats

hasegaws — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:24:01 +0000

The Middle East — Good News for a Change, out of Asia

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:03 +0000

Disincentives for Democratic Change in China

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:02 +0000

It’s Not Easy Being Green: China Misses Energy-Saving and Environmental Goals

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:59 +0000

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon … India and China Meet the Challenge of Innovation Head-On

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:58 +0000

Realities May Make for Bumpy Road as China Drives Biofuels to Market

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:57 +0000

Dirty Air the 'Dirty Laundry' in Hong Kong Election Campaign

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:57 +0000

Declining Birth Rates Raising Concerns in Asia

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:56 +0000

Stunned Solomons Sort Through Tsunami Wreckage

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:56 +0000

Commuters' Exposure to Air Pollution More than Previously Believed

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:55 +0000

Korea-U.S. FTA / Il SaKong Interview

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:55 +0000

Chumong: The Man, the Myth, the TV Star

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:54 +0000

Pacific Islands Leaders Wrap Up Successful Washington Meet

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:54 +0000

Former U.S. Trade Rep Discusses Managing Challenges in Asia Trade

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:53 +0000

Unholy Mix of Religion, Conspiracy Theories, and Politics Keep Southern Thailand Hot

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:51 +0000

Managing an Unbalanced but Unavoidable Relationship

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:50 +0000

Hokule`a Takes International Students Under Her Sails

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:48 +0000

Asia Security: Unknowns Dominate Outlook

ea-cp — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:48 +0000

U.S.-China Crisis Brewing?

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:47 +0000

Post-Potsdam: Open Season for FTAs

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:46 +0000

The Case for TPA

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:46 +0000

IT Industry Drives China’s Unique Industrial Capitalism

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:45 +0000

Shinsedae: Conservative Attitudes of a ‘New Generation’ in South Korea and the Impact on the Korean Presidential Election

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:44 +0000

Assessing Change in Asia

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:44 +0000

Senior Seminar Charts Changing Power in Asia Pacific, Calls for Greater U.S. Attention

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:44 +0000

Burma at the Crossroads

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:42 +0000

Renewing the Pacific Partnership

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:41 +0000

MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT: East-West Center Bangkok Media Conference: “Changing Dynamics in the Asia Pacific: Power Politics, Economic Might, and Media Challenges”

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:41 +0000

Fiji: “A good coup?”

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:40 +0000

The ‘Asian Century’ in Sports?

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:40 +0000

The state of U.S.-ASEAN relations

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:39 +0000

Battling a Preference for Boys

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:39 +0000

Candidates scrambling on Pakistan policy

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:38 +0000

China Likely to Meet Air Quality Requirements for the Beijing Olympics

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:38 +0000

The Evolving Role of Asia in Global Climate Change

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:37 +0000

Surin: Charter is Key for ASEAN Revitalization

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:37 +0000

World Must Wake Up to Pandemic Disease Threat, Expert Urges

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:35 +0000

Will the Olympics transform China’s media landscape?

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:34 +0000

“Climate Mainstreaming” – The New Must for Planning

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:32 +0000

New Administration Heralds South Korea’s Return to Stability and Growth

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:32 +0000

Emerging concerns about ‘innovation offshoring’

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:31 +0000

Tibet Unrest Signals Deeper Problems

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:31 +0000

Gas Prices Will Rise

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:30 +0000

Assessing the Far-Reaching Impacts of the New “Golden Triangle” Highway

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:29 +0000

Negroponte: Asia Should Strengthen Leadership Role

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:29 +0000

Lessons of the Burma and China Disasters

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:28 +0000

Asia’s Security Threats, Real and Perceived

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:27 +0000

EWC Speakers Spur Hawai‘i Students to Action on Climate Change

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:27 +0000

New Challenges in an Era of ‘Long Peace’ in Asia

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:26 +0000

Nepal Prospects Hinge on Maoists’ Transition From Rebels to Rulers

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:26 +0000

China’s difficult ‘coming out party’

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:25 +0000

U.S. Military Presence in Asia Appreciated, Says Pacific Commander

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:25 +0000

Six Steps Toward Increased Energy Security in the Asia Pacific Region

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:24 +0000

Pakistan Stability Critical After Musharraf

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:24 +0000

Facing the Issues of Asia’s Urban Slums

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:22 +0000

Counting the Medals: The Olympics Are Still Not Flat

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:22 +0000

Gauging the U.S. Presidential Candidates’ Positions on Asia Pacific Issues

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:21 +0000

Both U.S. Candidates Likely to Hold Steady Course on Asia

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:20 +0000

Candidates Bring U.S. Pacific Policy ‘Full Circle,’ Says Former Australian Defense Minister

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:20 +0000

How (and Why) the U.S. Should Help Build an ASEAN Economic Community

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:19 +0000

Experts Mull Framework for North Pacific Regional Cooperation on Energy Security

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:18 +0000

Lou Cannon: Poor News Coverage Rather Than Race Is Big Factor in Presidential Election

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:18 +0000

China-U.S. Economic Relations: From Symbiosis to Rupture?

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:17 +0000

Street-level air pollution in Asian cities likely worse than thought, and getting worse

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:17 +0000

Trial Monitors Issue First Report on Khmer Rouge Tribunal

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:16 +0000

Clinton in Indonesia: A Good Place to Start

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:16 +0000

A new role for civil society organizations

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:15 +0000

Forging Cooperation in Crisis

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:15 +0000

A Thai Village’s Ecological Success Story Offers Important Lessons

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:14 +0000

North Korea – Beyond the Launch

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:13 +0000

Revisiting Micronesia

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:13 +0000

North Korea Undeterred by Toothless Trade Restrictions

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:12 +0000

Roots of Tension in Thailand

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:11 +0000

Asia’s Challenges in the Global Crisis -- A Catalyst for Change?

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:11 +0000

Public Health Systems Have Come a Long Way in Pandemic Readiness

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:10 +0000

House Foreign Affairs Chairman: U.S. Foreign Aid System in Need of Reform

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:10 +0000

Indonesia’s Young Democracy Thriving, But Challenges Remain

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:09 +0000

Fiji’s Conundrum

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:08 +0000

by Gerard A. Finin

(Note: This commentary originally appeared in the May 2009 edition of the Far Eastern Economic Review. )

Rubber Plantations May Have Devastating Environmental Effects in the Uplands of Mainland Southeast Asia, Scientists Warn

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:07 +0000

Pakistan, Afghanistan and the U.S.: Shared Concerns and Concerted Responses

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:07 +0000

U.S. Needs New Approach to Burma, Former Embassy Chief Says

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:06 +0000

Indian Voters Opt for Continuity Over Change

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:06 +0000

U.S. Ambassador: Elections, Fair Constitution Key to Restoring Fiji’s Democracy

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:05 +0000

Economic Shifts Critical for North Korea Sanctions

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:05 +0000

By Marcus Noland and Stephan Haggard

Note: This commentary is excerpted from the East-West Center Working Paper The Political Economy of North Korea: Implications for Denuclearization and Proliferation.

Taiwan President: We Want to be ‘Peacemaker’ in Region

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:03 +0000

U.S. Has Limited Options on Iran

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:03 +0000

Bill Clinton in North Korea: Winners and Losers

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:02 +0000

Jakarta Bombings: The Human Dimension

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:02 +0000

Timely Policy Study Examines China-Turkey Tensions Over Uyghur Issue

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:02 +0000

Mapping a New Geography of Knowledge

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:01 +0000

HONOLULU (August 14) – While political debates about globalization have traditionally focused on offshore outsourcing of manufacturing and services, there is increasing recognition that a new type of offshoring may be just as important, if not more so

Amid Signs of Recovery, Asia Debates Rebalancing Economies

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:01 +0000

Assessing China’s Economic Recovery and Changing Roles in the Region

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:00 +0000

Former Negotiator: UN Sanctions Will Bring North Korea Back to Talks

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:00 +0000

Justice Miscarried: Bad Omen for Burma’s New Constitution?

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:31:00 +0000

Making Sense of China’s Stance on N. Korea

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:59 +0000

What Does Japan’s Political Change Mean for the U.S.?

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:58 +0000

Pacific Islands Seek Greater ‘Ownership’ of Development Decision-Making

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:57 +0000

Challenges Ahead for Tokyo’s New Government

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:57 +0000

Repression and Punishment in North Korea: Refugee Surveys Shed Light on Prison Camp Conditions

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:56 +0000

HONOLULU (Oct. 6) – North Korea’s brutal prison system has long played a central role in the regime’s suppression of political dissent. But a new report based on surveys of North Korean refugees reveals that the country’s penal system also appears to have been increasingly used as a means to terrorize – and extract bribes from

Taiwan Strait Thaw Likely Not Permanent

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:55 +0000

Obama Visit to Asia Offers Dynamic Opportunity

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:55 +0000

By Charles E. Morrison

(Note: This commentary originally appeared in The Honolulu Advertiser on Nov. 8, 2009.)

A Roadmap to Binding Carbon Caps for China

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:54 +0000

Victor Cha: Sanctions Regime Has Hurt North Korea and Influenced Recent 'Charm Offensive'

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:54 +0000

Obama’s participation raises hopes for successful climate summit

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:52 +0000

'Megatrends' Will Shape Asia Pacific Region's Long-Term Future

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:51 +0000

Clinton: 'America's future linked to future of Asia Pacific region'

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:51 +0000

Secretary of State lays out principles that ‘define America’s engagement and leadership in the region’

Media Missing Story on U.S-China Initiatives, Former White House Official Maintains

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:50 +0000

Entrepreneurs, Jobs and Asia

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:49 +0000

By Spencer H. Kim

(Note: This commentary originally appeared in The Honolulu Advertiser on Jan. 24, 2010)

China, India, and the Copenhagen Climate Impasse

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:49 +0000

Sri Lanka's Election Strife Worsens Post-War Woes

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:48 +0000

Why Science Alone Won’t Solve the Climate Crisis

fujishic — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:47 +0000

Defusing Tensions Over China’s Exchange Rate Policy

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:47 +0000

City Leaders Reflect on Global Roles

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:46 +0000

UN Report: Asia's Urban Divide Widens as World Population Continues to Gravitate to Mega-Cities

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:46 +0000

Obama’s Foreign Policy: Has America Changed Direction?

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:45 +0000

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Surin: ASEAN Can Play Leadership Role in Asia

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:45 +0000

A Smart Response to China’s ‘Indigenous Innovation’ Policies

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:44 +0000

Despite Controversial Resignation, Editor Hu Shuli ‘Positive’ About Future of Journalism in China

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:44 +0000

60 Years After Korean War, Peninsula Still Divided and Tense

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:43 +0000

Victor Cha: North Korea ‘A Real Dilemma’

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:43 +0000

HONOLULU (July 13, 2010) – North Korean behavior has gotten so bad, according to East-West Center Visiting Fellow Victor Cha, that foreign policy experts are really at a loss about what to do.

Internationally, Public Universities Struggle in Wake of Recession

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:42 +0000

It’s Time for China to Upgrade Standards System

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:42 +0000

Obama Administration Has Faced Surprises in Asia Pacific

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:41 +0000

Fossil Fuel Use in China and India Forecasted to Continue Growth

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:41 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 22, 2010) – Both China and India are likely to continue increasing their oil usage by hundreds of thousands of barrels a day in coming years as their economic growth drives up energy needs, East-West Center Senior Fellow Fereidun Fesharakisaid during a recent talk at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where he also serves as a senior associate.

China Grapples With Its Growing Role

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:40 +0000

U.S. Response to Pakistan Floods is an Investment in Trust

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:40 +0000

Post-Cheonan Northeast Asia Poses Policy Challenges for U.S.

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:40 +0000

HONOLULU (Sept. 6, 2010)

Clinton Emphasizes U.S. Engagement in Asia Pacific

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:39 +0000

Coastal Cities at Risk in an Age of Climate Change

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:39 +0000

Korea’s Agenda as First Asian Host of the G20 Summit

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:38 +0000

HONOLULU (Nov. 8, 2010) – This week, South Korea will become the first Asian country to host a G20 summit. As world leaders continue to grapple with economic recovery, the chairman of Korea’s Presidential Committee for the G20 Summit, Dr. Il SaKong, says the meeting comes at a critical juncture in creating what he calls “a new framework for global economic governance.”

U.S. Priorities for its Year as Host of APEC

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:38 +0000

U.S. and China Must Come to Terms Over Standards and Innovation Policies

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:37 +0000

Causes and Effects of Low Fertility in Asia

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:37 +0000

In Presidential Speeches, Words Do Matter

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:36 +0000

HONOLULU (Jan.

‘Climate Migrants’ and the Legal Frontier

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:36 +0000

Tracking the Economics of Population Change

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:35 +0000

Research network examines impacts of rapid population shifts around the world

HONOLULU (Feb. 24, 2011) – Changes in population age structure are occurring more quickly today than at any time in human history, posing both opportunities and challenges for policymakers, according to the National Transfer Accounts (NTA) network, a collaborative effort that analyzes economic aspects of population aging around the world.

De-escalating the New U.S.-Pakistan Crisis

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:34 +0000

Anxieties and Opportunities for the U.S. in Asia

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:33 +0000

HONOLULU (March 3, 2011) -- Improving the sluggish U.S. economy is clearly the top concern of American leaders right now, but U.S. relationships with Asian nations are also of great interest—producing a complex mix of unease and opportunity, according to Dr. Satu Limaye, Director of the East-West Center in Washington.

China’s Innovation Policy is a Wake-up Call for America, Not a Threat

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:33 +0000

Japan’s Nuclear Dilemma

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:32 +0000

When Seconds Mean Lives - an inside view of last week's tsunami alert efforts

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:31 +0000

Japan's Power Supply Crisis: An Assessment

hasegaws — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:30 +0000

By Tomoko Hosoe

Note: A version of this commentary originally appeared in the Harvard Business Review blog The Conversation on March 21, 2011.

Refugee Surveys Shed Light on Social Changes in North Korea

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:29 +0000

The Tohoku Region Matters for America

ferrard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:30:29 +0000