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Northeast Asia in 2013: New Beginnings, Old Challenges
Asia Society Associate Fellow Charles Armstrong discusses what all the political transitions of 2012 will mean for the upcoming year.
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13 Predictions for Asia in 2013
Asia Society's Tom Nagorski offers his predictions on Asia for the year to come, but says he'd "be surprised if any of them came true."
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North Korea Playing Small Role in S. Korea Election, But Will Loom Large Afterward
If the next government in Seoul makes a bold, strategic decision to re-engage the North, there is good reason to expect that inter-Korean dynamics can improve markedly, writes John Delury.
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'Need to Dissuade North Korea from Launching that Missile'
U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke discusses North Korea's missile launch with George Stephanopoulos of ABC News and Orville Schell, Director of Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations.
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Japanese Voters Bring Back Party With 'Nationalist Tilt'
Asia Society Associate Fellow Ayako Doi says the sweeping victory by Japan's Liberal Democratic Party will likely heighten tensions with China, South Korea, and other neighbors.
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Ambassador Locklear: 'A Lot of Things Keep Me Up at Night'
Admiral Samuel Locklear answers questions on India, China and North Korea.
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The Growth of China's Film Audience Means Xenophobia Doesn't Pay
In their own ways, "Red Dawn" and "Skyfall" made major efforts to accomodate the growing Chinese film market.
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Photo of the Day: Break in the Day in North Korea
Three uniformed women take a break by a fountain in Pyongyang, North Korea on September 25, 2012. (Matt Paish 2012/Flickr)
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We Asked Our Experts: What Does Obama's Re-Election Mean for Asia?
How is a second term for the Obama administration likely to affect relations with China, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Afghanistan — to name just some of the Asian nations that have featured most prominently in recent headlines?
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Photo of the Day: Synchronized Gymnastics in North Korea
Arirang or Mass Games, regimented performances that stress group dynamics, were held in Rungrado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea on September 25, 2012. (Matt Paish 2012/Flickr)
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