Topic: Asia-Pacific Politics
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3 priorities for Pakistan's new government
After 14 years, Nawaz Sharif is back at the helm in Pakistan. The nuclear-armed country faces a welter of problems, from terrorism to tensions with Afghanistan, India, and the United States. To move Pakistan forward, Mr. Sharif must focus on three priorities.
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China's growing military might: top 4 concerns for the Pentagon
In a report issued this week, the Department of Defense for the first time directly accused China’s military of using cyberattacks to spy on US networks. In this arena and others, “China’s military buildup shows no signs of slowing,” said David Helvey, deputy assistant secretary of Defense for East Asia, who presented the report.Here are Pentagon officials’ top four concerns as they carefully monitor the growth of China’s military.
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Top 5 bull markets since 1929
The bull market that started in 2009 is currently the fifth most spectacular rise in stock prices since at least 1929. Can you guess which bull markets have been even more impressive?
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Pakistan elections: Who's running?
This election will mark the first transfer of power from one government to another without any military interference. Here is a look at the main candidates for prime minister.
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2013 Pulitzer Prize winners: 4 excellent books
Months before the Pulitzer Prize committee got there, the Monitor's book critics had already let readers know that these four books were something special. Here's why.
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Pakistan resumes peace talks with Taliban amid heavy offensive
To bolster tenuous progress, the Army must push on to drive the Taliban out of Swat Valley, according to some analysts.
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Why North Korea is ratcheting up its sharp rhetoric
Pyongyang may fulfill a vow to conduct another nuclear test, analysts say. It may also be testing US response.
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Swedish court secures ex-Guantánamo Uighur's asylum quest
Adil Hakimjan, the first freed Guantánamo prisoner to be granted asylum in Europe, says he is 'very happy.' President Obama called Friday for seven of the 17 remaining Uighurs at the prison to be released.
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Japan and China making historic amends, one humdrum trip at a time
Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso ended a two-day trip to Beijing Thursday. Both countries affirmed their desire to cooperate but avoided troublesome topics.
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Gates's next lever to reshape the Pentagon: QDR
This week, the Defense Department will begin the Quadrennial Defense Review, a year-long study that should help the secretary put his stamp on the military.
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Sri Lanka rejects growing calls for cease-fire
French and British envoys Wednesday urged a halt to fighting as concerns deepen about 50,000 trapped civilians.
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US officials ratchet up pressure on Pakistan over Taliban militants
On eve of White House summit, Pakistani officials push back against the impression that they're responding to Washington pressure.
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Pakistan intensifies fight against Taliban
Militants suspended peace talks with the government as troops continued an offensive in the Dir district.
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Pakistanis stage rare protest to ‘save Pakistan, fight Taliban’
On Tuesday, the military also began bombing northwestern Buner District, expanding a new offensive against the Taliban.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the Taliban in Pakistan and what a nuclear Iran means for Israel.
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India's election: Rahul Gandhi brings youth appeal to old dynasty
Fans climbed trees and hopped fences in eastern India Friday to glimpse the political scion, who's campaigning nationwide amid parliamentary elections.
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Opinion: The US should cut military spending in half
Defense Secretary Gates's military budget cuts are too conservative.
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Obama: Boost US R&D beyond ‘space race’ levels
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Is a bad economy good for the environment?
A recession may be a cruel remedy for environmental degradation. But some experts say the earth welcomes the breathing room.
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China, Taiwan ink trade and crime-fighting deals
The longtime rivals signed deals Sunday on boosting cross-strait flights, joint-crime fighting, and financial cooperation, but steered clear of politics.
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Pakistani forces move against Taliban
The tenuous peace deal with the militants comes under increasing strain as Taliban take areas closer to Pakistan’s capital.
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How will Sri Lanka reconcile after a bitter war?
The campaign against the Tamil Tigers appears to be ending. But deep ethnic divides behind the conflict remain.
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India listens after a child bride says 'I won't.'
The girl's courage has prompted India, where nearly half of all females wed before age 18, to consider the consequences of marrying young.
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Freed from Guantánamo, a Uighur clings to asylum dreams in Sweden
China wants Adil Hakimjan, who was granted political asylum, back. Sweden is now considering reversing his asylum.
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North Korea to put American journalists on trial
The North may see the arrest of Laura Ling and Euna Lee as a powerful tool in negotiations with the US.
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Opinion: A rescue plan for Pakistan
Without bold, urgent action, the country – and its nuclear weapons – could fall to the Taliban.
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Opinion: Barack Obama and the new place of American power
A new spirit of humility is clearly evident, but will the Obama administration agree to expand the 'Big Five' on the UN Security Council?
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The Monitor's View: A Swat down for Pakistan – and Obama
Zardari learns how not to deal with jihadists while the US weighs how to play the bully.
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Pakistan makes show of force against Taliban
The government deployed troops to militant-controlled Buner district Thursday amid growing foreign concern about Taliban encroachment.
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China's green leap forward?
Activists must tread softly to avoid antagonizing Beijing, butthere’s much at stake in this rapidly developing country.
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