The Globalist

The example of the Western world offers only very limited guidance to resolve Asian countries’ domestic conflicts.

Global ironies in Asia’s continuing struggle for national independence, now against China.

The old truism of Chinese copycatting no longer applies in the online world.

Regionalism may triumph in India as it did in Germany, changing the face of Indian democracy.

A real question arises: Do national elections get Indians any viable results?

Imagine if China’s leaders lectured the world on every trip, as Western leaders do.

How China’s aggressiveness undermines its own long-term interests in Asia.

Is the highly centralized, top-down approach best for China’s future?

Did Japan, Korea et al. see any signs of U.S. President Obama’s Asia “pivot” in his recent trip?

Adapting technology but depending on China’s huge e-commerce market.