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Kim Jong-il:
Death of a
Living God
Kim Jong-il: Death of a Living God
With the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, Dr. Liora Sarfati of Tel Aviv University takes a look at how the North Korean regime transforms its leaders into 'Living Gods' through the creation of modern mythology.
Bhutan: The pursuit of ‘gross domestic happiness’
Editorial contributor, Larry Luxner, pictures the unique way of Bhutan's domestic development, the "Gross National Happiness", and the warm friendship and potential fields of cooperation between Bhutan and Israel. More>
The Case for Malaysia-Israel Relations: The Politics of Engagement
Zarul Aiman, founder of the new Kuala Lumpur-based lobby group, the Caucus for Improvement of Malaysia-Israel Relations, puts forward the case on why Malaysia needs to establish relations with Israel and how it will benefit in doing so. More>
Seoul's Dilemma
Dr. Alon Levkowitz of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Haifa discusses Seoul's dilemma following the most recent attacks by North Korea, and presents some of the factors that will influence any retaliation policy. More>
China: The Dilemma of Climate Change & Energy Supply
China water and energy expert, Dr. Richard Hardiman, provides an in-depth analysis of China's energy and climate change challenges and what it's doing to green-up. More>
Israel's Ambassador to India, Mark Sofer, on agritech, diplomacy & Bollywood More>
Better City, Better Life
Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jun talks about what the Shanghai Expo means for China, and the challenges of urbanization and sustainability facing China's growing cities. More>
Israel's Ambassador to China, Amos Nadai
"China certainly has the power to influence the parties in the Middle East, towards working hard on achieving peace in the region." More>
Chinese Ambassador to Israel, Zhao Jun More>
The North Korean Threat, Iran and the Talmud
Interview with Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Israel, Ma Young-Sam More>
America & Israel's Burgeoning Relations With Asia More>
Does Israel Need To Re-think Its Relationship With China? More>
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