Larry from Bear Canada just passed along a copy of this report detailing instances of use of U.S. armed forces abroad from 1798-2010. Thought it would be interesting to share this with everyone. I've also placed this in the our Recommended Reading List, which is grossly incomplete, but does give some reference to some interesting reads. … [Read more...] about Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2010, by Richard F. Grimmett, Specialist in International Security
Shanghai-Beijing Bullet Train Western Media Coverage, a case of Journalism vs. Propaganda
Journalism is reporting the facts. Today, I was curious how the Western media covered the new high speed rail between Shanghai and Beijing had just gone into service. I searched on Google, and the very first two articles I read had already struck me. One represents what journalism should be and the other was really quite something else. Kudos to AFP reporter, Allison … [Read more...] about Shanghai-Beijing Bullet Train Western Media Coverage, a case of Journalism vs. Propaganda
China’s media watchdog, General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP), on blacklisting journalists
Xinhua reported official policies announced by the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP) where journalists cannot be blacklisted or blocked from reporting. China has over 7,000 papers and magazines in circulation, and this figure is hardly a surprise given the explosive growth in the last three decades in the country. GAPP, having oversight over news media, … [Read more...] about China’s media watchdog, General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP), on blacklisting journalists
Cui Tiankai and Kurt Campbell on Asia-Pacific
Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai met with United States Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell in Honolulu few days ago in what is the first official U.S.-China dialog on the Asia Pacific. This meeting came about as a result of the last Strategic & Economics Dialog where both countries decided it was critical they find ways to advance peace for the region. As … [Read more...] about Cui Tiankai and Kurt Campbell on Asia-Pacific
Jon Stewart and Chris Wallace, sensationalism vs. partisanship
Chris Wallace of Fox News hosted Jon Stewart in a pretty interesting exchange about the state of media in the U.S.. Stewart is a long time critic of Fox News; not as much for the sensationalism, misinformation, and leanings towards conflict which he finds in America's mass media, but the 'partisanship' he thinks Fox News partakes in. It's a 24 minute video and I highly … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart and Chris Wallace, sensationalism vs. partisanship