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China Wins the Gray Zone by Default

September 18, 2015
China employs a “gray zone” strategy as a rival to the United States, argues Denny Roy, senior fellow at the East-West Center – employing measured, often indirect aggression while not overstepping boundaries that trigger military retaliation. US military expenditures are about triple those of China...

While You're at It, Why Not Generate a Little Electricity

March 6, 2007
People who perform hard workouts in a gym enjoy monitoring their efforts. Now gym managers can provide a new way to measure progress, by supplying batteries that store the energy released on exercise equipment. For now, the cost of capturing the energy far exceeds any savings – a gym in Hong Kong...

A Dangerous Void in Pakistan

March 4, 2009
Many analysts had hoped that the democratic elections in 2008 and the resulting civilian government might stabilize Pakistan. Instead, a dithering and weak government which tried to buy off Islamic militants by a controversial ceasefire now face a breakdown of the ceasefire, in the midst of new...

This Is How Rising Seas Will Reshape the Face of the United States

October 14, 2015
Governments are slow in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and stemming climate change, so researchers study which areas might fall victim to intense flooding, rising seas, desertification and loss of traditional plant species. The world probably can’t avoid 1.6 meters of long-term sea-level rise....

Too Big to Ail

December 23, 2014
The best government prevents rather than reacts to problems, and this is especially true for health challenges. But good prevention is rarely appreciated as much as leadership during crisis. For the World Health Organization, countries balk at paying fees. “Ebola exposed weaknesses in the WHO’s...

Wary of China, Its Southern Neighbors Court India

October 28, 2011
China’s rapid ascent, along with the flexing of its muscles, has worried neighbors. They chafe at becoming too dependent, and a loose, yet perceptible balancing coalition aimed at curbing China has emerged. With the United States reorganizing its own priorities, India is viewed as an ideal partner...

Japan Has Some Bold Ideas for Talks with ASEAN

November 26, 2003
After China's president made his successful ASEAN trip last month, Japan is now gearing up for December's ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit meeting in Tokyo, as well as a meeting of Asean+3 finance ministers early next year. To push further for a common Asian bond market is one of the...

The Blurring Digital Divide

April 28, 2005
Contrary to widespread commentary about a growing gap in IT capabilities between the developed and the developing world, many poorer nations are making great leaps in technology. The author, managing director for IBM Singapore, writes that IT skills are just as transferrable as any other...
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