Politics and Law is the business of Justice. And the Business of Justice, law and politics, is a very dirty business. Periodically, whenever I feel safe and secure in the knowledge of my place in the world and in my profession as a lawyer practicing somewhat boring law fields, I go visit a court or a jail for a field trip. If you have never done it, in whatever country you … [Read more...] about Avoiding the Dirty Business of Justice and Politics is Not a Good Solution
My Humanitarian Intervention, A Morality Tale in US
Those who read my writings would probably get the impression that I'm very strictly non-interventionist and somewhat cold-hearted. But those who know me in person would see a more complex side of me. I actually do help people a lot, beyond my work. I tutor students of poor background. I donate blood. I even volunteer at a local food bank to prepare meals for the … [Read more...] about My Humanitarian Intervention, A Morality Tale in US
A History of US Strategies in South China Sea
We often hear of the accusations of China's ambitions and designs in the South China Sea. Some of it is undoubtedly true and expected, China has claims in the area for a long time now. It's not new claims. So, certainly China would have ambitions to meet its claims. However, rarely discussed is the US ambitions in the SCS. When it has no claims in the area, it trumps … [Read more...] about A History of US Strategies in South China Sea
Errors of Soft Power, a Year-end Review
As 2013 comes to an end, we draw upon some lessons of this past year, particularly in regards to the concept of "soft power", which is discussed often on this forum and in the Western media. … [Read more...] about Errors of Soft Power, a Year-end Review
Another Suspicious Chinese Espionage Case
http://www.reuters.com/investigates/china-military/#article/part3 http://m.ice.gov/news/releases/1309/130906denver.htm?f=m A Chinese national, who was residing in Oakland, Calif., pleaded guilty Sept. 3 to conspiracy to violate the Arms Export Control Act and to Smuggle Goods from the United States. This guilty plea was announced by U.S. Attorney John Walsh, District of … [Read more...] about Another Suspicious Chinese Espionage Case