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Trump should selectively emulate Trump

Perhaps the greatest evidence of the hubris surrounding American uber-hawks of both Neoconservative and liberal interventionist nature is their willingness, even determination, to make multiple enemies simultaneously around the globe. Hence their constant refrain that the world is dangerous and military spending must go up, ever up. Yet if the hawkish U.S. “perpetual threat” ...

Times Forum | 2017-01-10 16:17

Forgiving and caring attitude saves the economy

I have watched the movie“Gandhi” with deep emotion.

Times Forum | 2017-01-09 16:10

The next leap for Asia's four tigers

The rise of the four Asian newly industrialized economies (NIEs) of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan in the last quarter of the 20th century is one of history’s most remarkable narratives.

Times Forum | 2017-01-01 16:22

Thinking Outside the Box on North Korea

Monarchical Communism thrives in North Korea. Kim Jong-un has passed his fifth anniversary in power. Unfortunately, the “Cute Leader,” as the plump 30-something is informally known, is busy staging missile and nuclear tests. By some estimates he could have 100 nukes within four years, making the so-called Democratic People’s Republic of Korea a mid-level nuclear power.

Times Forum | 2016-12-27 16:51

Honesty prevents economic crisis

I have often heard “Honesty is the best policy” since my childhood. According to a record, this proverb was first used by Benjamin Franklin (1705-1790). But honesty is greatly valued in many religious cultures as well. Honesty refers to such virtuous traits as integrity, truthfulness, and straightforwardness. It also means being fair and faithful.

Times Forum | 2016-12-26 17:16

Park's politics of tricks

Park Geun-hye is doomed to be another failed South Korean president - possibly the worst one ever.

Times Forum | 2016-11-30 17:30

US-China relations under Trump

The existing paradigm of U.S.-China relations was largely observed and analyzed in the context of "China's rise" (zhongguo de jueqi), where China’s actions challenged American supremacy. The election of Trump, who is difficult to predict and has changed his campaign pledges as many as 141 times, may mean that Sino-American relations, from now on, are likely to be driven by U....

Times Forum | 2016-11-29 16:45

System reforms improve ombudsman

Last week a team of nine diplomatic officials from Thailand visited the Ombudsman’s Office to ask for consultation on the FDI grievance resolution system. On October 13, King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand died after ruling the country for over 70 years.

Times Forum | 2016-11-28 16:27

Trump's 'America first' policy

Forget about BRICS, NATO, NAFTA, G7 and IMF as there is a new superpower kid on the bloc and its star will be rising as other bodies start to fade in importance.

Times Forum | 2016-11-21 16:59

S. Korea, India vs. N. Korea, Pakistan

South Korea and India have one thing in common. Since both countries were tragically separated, they have faced ongoing hostilities with their former countrymen in North Korea and Pakistan.

Times Forum | 2016-11-21 16:53

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