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
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
Fast Times in San Fran
Once again, long time, no post. Yet, the dam of thoughts have overflown and I couldn’t resist another post. 1. A glimpse of Asia in SF. Last week, the retailing giant, Bloomingdales opened up in a new shopping mall in the center of the city. Today I decided to go see what all the fuss…… Continue reading Fast Times in San Fran
The world has gone crazy
As usual I haven’t written in a long time. This is party due to the culture of America and we are constantly busy and must schedule our time to get anything accomplished. But finally, the pent up thoughts are bursting free as I could no longer hold them back being subjected to one ridiculous notion,…… Continue reading The world has gone crazy
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