- New Statesman cover story from Ian Bremmer: 'There are three big unfolding geopolitical stories: China’s rise, Middle East turmoil and the redesign of Europe. The three countries with most to lose from these trends are Britain, Japan and Israel. This is not a G7, G8 or a G20 world. This is the era of G-Zero.' (Thanks Steve.)
- Technology boosts productivity and creates wealth, but it is hurting job growth.
- After a long hiatus, Tobias Harris' excellent Observing Japan blog is back.
- Is America's signature Asian trade initiative, the TPP, a plot to contain China?
- 'Korean democracy is becoming a Seoul-based oligarchy of wealthy, intermarrying business and political elites'.
- Vietnam is, in many respects, on the path to reform. But not when it comes to media regulation.
- Why AirSea Battle is a bad deal for Japan.
Thursday links: G-Zero world, Vietnam's media, AirSea Battle, TPP and more
Published 13 Jun 2013
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