Ban-ki Moon will run UN into the ground

South Korean Foreign Minister Ban-ki Moon is set to be become next General Secretary of UN. He has previously worked as a foreign policy advisor to Korean premier minister, Roh Moo-hyun. Roh has had one of the most pathetic, toothless and apologetic foreign policies imaginable and UN with Mr. Moon as general secretary is therefore…… Continue reading Ban-ki Moon will run UN into the ground

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Nuclear North Korea. Positioning by China, Japan, Korea

In connection with North Korea’s testing of a nuclear bomb, three things I want to notice: 1) China’s reaction when the UN Security Council meets. Until now China’s attitude towards any proactive steps on UN’s behalf has been one of stalling or preventing. China has actively opposed any and all sanctions or even harsh language…… Continue reading Nuclear North Korea. Positioning by China, Japan, Korea

Japan’s political opposition

Koizumi’s tenure is about to end and its time to evaluate. Japan Times’ interview with political commentator Minoru Morita attempts to cast a critical light on the period. Japan’s economy is finally looking up; Japanese banks’ unprofitable loans have shrunk. If that is all to Koizumi’s honour I don’t know but he did manage to…… Continue reading Japan’s political opposition

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