Vietnam to use force, Rights abuses in Malaysia, and more
Vietnam has authorized weapons use in the South China Sea. RAND Corporation’s Scott Harold joins me to discuss if Hanoi has what it takes to go up against China. What are the human rights issues...
View ArticleVietnam issues orders to fire on encroaching ships
It’s no secret that tensions in the South China Sea run high. While the most vocal critic of Beijing’s behavior tends to be the Philippines, with the US slowly stepping up its disapproval, the nation...
View ArticleImplications of US sailing into South China Sea, Korea’s elder prostitutes,...
The United States is poised to confront China directly with its land reclamation program. The RAND Corporation’s Mark Cozad joins me this week to discuss. The sad tale of Korea’s grandmothers turning...
View ArticleWhat are the implications of the US challenging China’s new islands?
This week the Financial Times reported US warships would sail sometime in the next two weeks within the 12-nautical mile radius China claims as its sovereign territory in the South China Sea. Beijing...
View ArticleAceh’s caning for “gay sex” amounts to torture
ISIS continues to make inroads into Asia, but Indonesia has a plan that may stop recruitment. RAND Corporation’s Jonah Blank joins me and weighs in on how effective the program will be. Also, Aceh has...
View ArticleAbe wins big at East Asia Summit, South China Sea Tension, and more
They met in Seoul, but what are the take aways from the meetings between Park, Abe, and Li? Tension in the South China Sea has been brewing for some time, but now that The Hague is getting into the...
View ArticleMa, Xi, and Aung San Suu Kyi
It was a week of landmark events. First Mr. Xi and Mr. Ma met in Singapore, marking the first time the two Presidents of China have sat down, but what are the implications? Then Myanmar held elections...
View ArticleRestructuring China’s military, will Suu Kyi ignore Rohingyas, Seoul...
What’s the significance of China restructuring its military? Seoul gets ready for what may be a massive anti-government rally this weekend. If Aung San Suu Kyi doesn’t help the Rohingyas in Myanmar,...
View ArticleDuterte’s win, LGBT in Japan, and the South China Sea
Drills, lawsuits, and global influence. What do these things have in common? The South China Sea. This week, RAND Corporation’s Scott Harold joins the podcast to break down the latest. With Rodrigo...
View ArticleProtect your data, Myanmar’s Rohingya request, and Hong Kong
A high level Chinese official visits Hong Kong. Democratic Party Chair Emily Lau shares her expectations and Chinese University’s Willie Lam provides his insight. Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi announced...
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