China’s Economy Appears To Be Slowing Significantly, And That Could Have A Huge Impact
China’s economy is still growing, but it’s most recently reported growth rate is slower than the nation has seen in quite some time.
Leaders Of China And Taiwan To Meet For First Time In 66 Years
For the first time since Chang Kai-Shek escaped across the Taiwan Strait, the leaders of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China will meet this weekend.
Meanwhile, China’s Stock Market Has Been Crashing For The Past Month
In the past month, the Chinese stock market has lost more than 1/3 of its value.
China Losing Patience With Pyongyang? Don’t Believe It Until You See It Happen
There are again reports of Chinese frustration with the Kim regime in North Korea, but change is unlikely to happen in the DPRK until Beijing is ready to let it happen.
Legendary Washington Post Editor Ben Bradlee Dies At 93
The passing of a true legend in American journalism.
The U.S. Should Stay Quiet About The Protests In Hong Kong
In the current situation, speaking out forcefully as some are demanding can only do more harm than good.
Hong Kong Rocked With Protests As China Tries To Limit Political Rights
The streets of Hong Kong have been filled with protesters upset over China’s efforts to control the city’s political future.
Tiananmen Square 25 Years Later
After two and a half decades, the images of June 4, 1989 resonate with many, unless you happen to live in China.
Missing Plane May Not Be Where Everyone’s Been Looking
The saga of Malaysian Air Flight 370 continues to be just weird.
Edward Snowden: I Was More Than Just A ‘Data Analyst’
For the first time, Edward Snowden is talking to the American media.
Bill Clinton Has A Different Take On Edward Snowden Than Barack Obama
Bill Clinton seems far more understanding of Edward Snowden than the current President
New York Times: Time To Grant Clemency to Edward Snowden
The “paper of record” joins the call for some kind of deal with Edward Snowden.
Edward Snowden Declares ‘Mission Accomplished’
In a new interview, Edward Snowden explains his motives for absconding from the country with NSA secrets.
Time To Play “Let’s Make A Deal” With Edward Snowden?
Without a deal of some kind, it’s quite likely that Edward Snowden will remain beyond the reach of U.S. law enforcement or some time to come.
The Attack On Pearl Harbor Was Not A Consequence Of “American Weakness”
Thoughts on the precursors to the events of 72 years ago today.
China Relaxes One Child Policy
China’s Communist Party has announced a significant change to the nation’s infamous “One Child” policy.
Edward Snowden Is Not The Story, And You Don’t Have To Like Him
Focusing on Edward Snowden is largely a waste of time.
David Gregory Asks If Glenn Greenwald Should Be Prosecuted
Does David Gregory consider Glenn Greenwald to be a reporter deserving of protection, or “just a blogger” who may be a potential criminal?
Edward Snowden Leaves Hong Kong For Russia And Parts Unknown
Despite an extradition request from the United States, Edward Snowden left Hong Kong overnight on a flight to Moscow and parts unknown.
Report: Edward Snowden Charged With Espionage And Other Charges
Not surprisingly, Edward Snowden has been formally charged in connection with the leak of classified NSA documents.
Obama’s Job Approval Numbers Take A Hit In Wake Of NSA Revelations
President Obama’s poll numbers seem to be suffering under the weight of nearly two months of scandals and/ media attention.
Edward Snowden, Leaker Of NSA Data Mining Stories, Steps Forward
Meet Edward Snowden, the 29 year old CIA/NSA contractor who has confessed to leaking the details of the NSA’s data mining projects.
