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Will The Ramifications Of Japan’s Nuclear Crisis Be Forgotten By ASEAN?
“Americans join Japanese in figuring how to scrap reactors safely” (Crucial Next Steps In Nuclear Crisis, Mr. Ken Belson). The news report “Crucial Next Steps In Nuclear Crisis” (April 9, 2011) by Mr. Ken Belson: prior to the nuclear crisis in Fukushima, Japan, member nations of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) were enthusiastically … Continue reading
A Southeast-Asian Nuclear Renaissance? Better Think Twice.
“In South-east Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam have expressed interest in nuclear power and Singapore announced earlier this year it was conducting a feasibility study” (An Asian Nuclear Renaissance, Miss Venessa Lee). The report, “An Asian Nuclear Renaissance” (October 24, 2010) by Miss Venessa Lee, is a balanced commentary on the scientific and socio-political debates … Continue reading
A Hazy Affair: Singapore And ASEAN’s Diplomatic Failings
“Air pollution in Singapore reached unhealthy levels yesterday because of smoke from forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia, officials said” (Yaacob Urges Speedy Action On Sumatra Hotspots, AFP). The news article, “Yaacob Urges Speedy Action On Sumatra Hotspots” (October 22, 2010): the various efforts currently undertaken by our administrators seem like the same script, different actors. … Continue reading
