E Asian Affairs

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 		North Korean Abductions of Japanese Citizens
Between 1977 and 1983 North Korea abducted Japanese citizens from Japan and Europe and doubts over the whereabouts of the victims still plague relations between them.
Clinton, North Korea, and Foreign Policy
Bill Clinton's visit with Kim Jung-Il may open the door for bilateral communication between the US and North Korea despite issues with the Six-Party Talks.
Trafficking of Persons in Singapore
The U.S. Department of State's 2009 Annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report states that women are trafficked for the purpose of commercial sexual exploitation.
Despite a Rising China, Japan Still Matters
The future of the US-Japan alliance rests heavily on the future of China.
Japan's Financial Bridge to Indonesia
Currency swaps may strengthen relations between Asia's third largest economy, Indonesia, and Japan, the region's economic leader.
Expats & Tourists Find Singapore Is First World
Singapore has steered a meteoric course since being a part of the British Empire and Malaysia. It has gone from being the Asian Gibraltar to a different rock- its jewel.
Hillary Clinton's Trip to Asia
Hillary of Clinton's first overseas trip involved a trip to four countries of Asia - Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and China.
Timor-Leste In Crisis After Attack
Timor-Leste (or East Timor) is in turmoil after co-ordinated attacks on President Ramos Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao in a suspected failed coup.
Mongolia in Transition
Since the collapse of Soviet Communism, former client state Mongolia has suffered from economic hardship. What is the situation now?
Yunnan Province
The nature and importance of Yunnan Province, where China joins the Greater Mekong Sub-Region.
India's Look East Policy
India is looking east to balance its connections with the west. What are its objectives in doing so and what are the likely results?
ASEAN Accepts Climate Change
The 10th informal Ministerial Meeting of ASEAN held in Bangkok has laid out an agenda for tackling climate change in ASEAN to be discussed at November's 13th ASEAN Summit
The Yellow Ribbon Campaign
The people of Singapore have been asked to exchange some personal freedom for the high standard of living they enjoy. The government responds by helping the needy.
Majority Live in Cities
New research from the World Bank predicts substantial increases in global populations and the increasing importance of urbanization. What are the implications of this?
Human Rights for ASEAN
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is proposing to create a new transnational human rights organization. Can it really work?
Climate Change in Southeast Asia 3
Will the impact of global climate change on Southeast Asia encourage governments to turn to nuclear energy?
Climate Change in Southeast Asia 2
What will be the impact on energy production in Southeast Asia of global climate change?
Climate Change in Southeast Asia 1
What will be the impact of climate change on Southeast Asia?
Technology and Development
New technology aids in the creative destruction of capitalist progress but only when people are empowered to use it in entrepreneurial ways.