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TIMOR REVISITED Mar 07, 2007
Balibo Inquest
We discuss recent violence in East Timor and the upcoming elections, as well as the inquest that is re-examining the death of one of the five journalists in Balibo, East Timor.
We look at what the inquest has revealed about the Australian government's actions at the time of their deaths and why seven inquiries later the official cause of death is still to be determined.
And....a speech by Hana Al Bayaty from the Brussels War Crimes Tribunal.
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Slaying The Dragon Mar 14, 2007
The Chinese Economy
Asia2025 examines the power of the Chinese economy, what the recent market jitters mean and who'd win an economic poker game between China and the United States.
We speak to US economist Dan Rosen, as well as an Australian academic Kate Reid-Smith about the Chinese influence in East Timor.
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Friends and The Foe Mar 21, 2007
The US-Japan-Australia Alliance
Australia and Japan signed a security deal recently, indicating the close relationship between the two countries. The United States and Japan similarly have forged closer ties as China increases military spending.
Asia2025 talks to renowned author and commentator, Chalmers Johnson about the role of US-Japan relations in containing China.
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Maritime and Mahan Mar 28, 2007
Sea Lanes and Maritime Power
Asia2025 looks at how control of vital sea lanes will determine economic and military power in the 21st century.
We examine which sea lanes are important in the Asia-Pacific region, and why the writings of Alfred Thayer Mahan are crucial to understanding contemporary maritime strategy. more images »»
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