Thursday links: G-Zero world, Vietnam's media, AirSea Battle, TPP and more

13 June 2013 12:08

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.

'Down and out down under'