E. Asia Island Disputes Trigger Battling Ads in US
China Daily, News Report, Posted: Sep 04, 2012
A Chinese philanthropist has publicly called for an amicable solution to "Japan's claim on China's Diaoyu Islands" in a half-page NYT advertisement.
The U.S. Must Avoid the Trap on East China Sea
New America Media, Commentary, Posted: Sep 04, 2012
The US State Department is aware of the sensitivity surrounding the islands but is playing the role of strategic ambiguity badly.
In 2012 Race, 'Pretending' Afghanistan Never Happened
New America Media, Question & Answer, Posted: Sep 01, 2012
Four years ago Afghanistan was on the front burner in the race for the White House. This year, it gets little more than a passing reference.
Higher Ed. Closed to Filipinos in Hong Kong
New America Media, News Feature, Posted: Aug 31, 2012
The college-age children of migrant workers in Hong Kong face language barriers as they seek a higher education.
Gaza "Unlivable" by 2020
Arab American News, News Report, Posted: Aug 30, 2012
Gaza will no longer be “livable” by 2020 unless urgent measures are taken to improve the area’s water supply, power, health and schooling.
Atrocity in Syria and the Globalization of Callous Disregard
New America Media, News Analysis, Posted: Aug 30, 2012
Despite global connectivity, violence continues in Syria while the U.S. maintains a wait-and-see approach.
Vietnam to Buy Submarines from Russia
Bao Moi, News Report, Posted: Aug 29, 2012
Vietnam has signed a contract to buy submarines, aircraft and other heavy weapons with Russia.
Filipinos, Vietnamese, Laotians Rally Against China's Actions
Asian Journal, News Report, Posted: Aug 27, 2012
Filipino, Vietnamese and Lao community leaders held a “Prayer Rally for Peace in the Southeast Asian Sea” in front of the Martin L. King Memorial (MLK) last week to protest China's actions against Asian neighbors over disputed islands.
U.S. ‘Uncomfortable’ on Japan Korea Dokdo Spat
Korea Daily, News Report, Posted: Aug 26, 2012
After weeks of neutral statements, the U.S. has expressed thinly veiled displeasure over a continued territorial stand-off between its top Asian allies.
Ecologists Protest Slaughter of Birds That Can Fly Through Hurricanes
American Bird Conservancy , Commentary, Posted: Aug 26, 2012
Ecologists say amazing shorebirds brave hurricanes, using storm power to “slingshot” through—only to be shot by unregulated Caribbean hunters.
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