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UNDP: The 'Silver Bullet' for Development

Experts agree that empowering women, particularly through education, is the key to raising standards of living in the developing world. more

The Rise of the Global South (Complete)

Experts from the Acumen Fund and the UNDP explore today's increasingly competitive and fluid economic environments. more

Mike Kulma: A North Korean 'Propaganda Game'

Asia Society's Mike Kulma suggests possible outcomes of an American citizen's 15-year sentence for "committing hostile acts" against Kim Jong Un's regime. more

WSJ Reporters: A 'Massive Disconnect' in China

Current and former Wall Street Journal reporters discuss the contrast between China's dynamic economy and its static political system. more

The Wall Street Journal: Covering China (Complete)

Current and former Wall Street Journal China correspondents reflect on China's progress, past and present. more

Women Leaders of New Asia Summit 2013

Panelists at the 2013 summit identify critical issues affecting women and sketch out an action plan for addressing those concerns. more

Diplomat: Encouraging Signs, Future Stability in Afghanistan

Indian Ambassador Shyam Saran explains why he views "free and fair" elections as crucial to Afghanistan's future stability. more

Ambassador Shyam Saran: Regional Prospects for Peace

Ambassador Shyam Saran outlines India's regional foreign policy in light of the impending American drawdown from Afghanistan. more
A South Korean activist stabs a pocket knife on a picture of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (L) during an anti-North Korea rally near the national assembly in Seoul on March 22, 2013. (Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty Images)

For Those in Seoul, the North Korea 'Joke' May Be Over

Nathan McMurray, legal advisor for Samsung in Seoul, writes that the recent ratcheting up of tensions between North and South may be more than just a story this time. more

Girl Rising: Post-Screening Discussion

Drawing on stories from Afghanistan, Nepal and India, a panel focuses on the importance of educating girls and young women. more