Outward progress, inner struggle
As Asia rises in wealth and accomplishments, its societies share a common tension between traditional values and the new emerging Asian individualism. Here we chronicle the ongoing tension and its import.
The Asian Luxexplosion
In Asia, you are what you wear. The“luxe explosion” rocking Asia swept up not just the glitzy upper crust, but secretaries toting their Burberry bags and university students in Ferragamo shoes.
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Is India Important for America's Freedom?
When President Barack Obama visits India this November,he should focus attention on the role India might play in an emerging global culture of freedom
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China: Land of Freedom?
Is it time to abandon the U.S. and throw one's lot in with China?
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The East is Ready
From the Archives: An interview with Ross H. Munro, director of Asian studies at the Center for Security Studies in Washington, D.C. Learn More >