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Japan Still Matters Japan Still Matters James L. Schoff Article, November 7, 2012 With Japan’s lackluster economic growth and seemingly relentless political turmoil, it’s easy to think that Tokyo’s relevance is falling with no end in sight. But Japan remains a vital part of Asia and it will be a major player in shaping the region’s future. The United States needs to remember Japan’s importance. It is true that the ..
The New Missile Risk on the Korean Peninsula The New Missile Risk on the Korean Peninsula 中文 James L. Schoff September 17, 2012 President Lee Myung-bak wants South Korea to develop longer-range ballistic missiles to better protect his country against North Korea’s arsenal according to media reports in the South. Considering the existing combined U.S.-South Korean capabilities, the added military value of the missiles is marginal, but their..
China’s Rise and Latin America: A Global, Long-Term Perspective China’s Rise and Latin America: A Global, Long-Term Perspective Uri Dadush, Shimelse Ali International Economic Bulletin, March 8, 2012 Thursday Over the past decade, China has become an increasingly important economic partner for Latin America. But this trend must be placed in proper perspective. Even as trade and investment links between China and Latin America have grown, the United States an..
Termites Foretell Climate Change in Africa’s Savannas Termites Foretell Climate Change in Africa’s Savannas Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Image Caption--This mapping shows the distribution of termite monuds relative to seeplines, parts of savanna slopes where water has flowed below ground through sandy, porous soil and backs up at areas rich in clay. Warm colors indicated higher elevations above river channels and the dots indicate termite mounds. Ima..