Articles by Tom Plate
Adding up the math
By electing the Democratic Party, Japan recognizes the need to adjust to emerging powerhouse China, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 8/27/2009
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The Chosun one
Tom Plate eulogizes the late South Korea President Kim Dae-jung, whose passing unites the Korean peninsula for a moment
Published on: 8/20/2009
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Military might
Based on the latest RAND report, Tom Plate writes that U.S.-China relations and Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou's policy of improving relations with China and are more important than ever
Published on: 8/13/2009
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Unfinished business
Tom Plate writes that the release of American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee can lead to resolving a bigger issue: North Korea's denuclearization
Published on: 8/5/2009
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Steady as he goes
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon shouldn't come under fire for his steadiness and sensibility, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 8/4/2009
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Trying times
Tom Plate writes that China and the United States should reassess Japan's political landscape and security concerns
Published on: 7/26/2009
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Addressing the "Jakarta jolt"
U.S. President Obama's response to the recent Jakarta bombings illustrates his more nuanced policy on terrorism, but he also needs to face it "head on," writes Tom Plate
Published on: 7/20/2009
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Live with it, get used to it
Tom Plate writes that U.S. policymakers should map an "acceptance" policy toward China's inevitable rise rather than one of "containment"
Published on: 7/9/2009
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Watching the watchdog lose its guard
America's aggressive fourth estate may not be a model for use in Asia, but its decline is cause for concern in Singapore, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 7/7/2009
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Worries and cares
Hong Kong locals and their East-meets-West perspective understand the stabling hand of the United States' success, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 6/30/2009
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Rotten revolutions
Tom Plates writes that Asian countries prefer slow political change as opposed to the West's affinity for drastic ones
Published on: 6/18/2009
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Reporting for duty
Tom Plate reevaluates his view on North Korea after two American journalists were sentenced to 12 years in prison
Published on: 6/11/2009
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People who live in glass houses...
Tom Plate writes that while the United States' economic state and direction warrant concern, China would be better served focusing on domestic and regional stability
Published on: 6/4/2009
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Changing trajectories
The United States should consider drawing closer, not further, to North Korea in order to alter that country's orbit, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 5/26/2009
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Disasters and developments
Tom Plate writes about the good and bad news coming out of Asia this week
Published on: 5/19/2009
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Our mutual benefit
Tom Plate writes against fears of a Chinese-championed global Marshall Plan
Published on: 5/14/2009
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Give and take
Tom Plate writes that when Taiwan gives to China, it will be able to take from it too
Published on: 5/4/2009
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Moral failures
Tom Plate writes that Sri Lanka risks becoming another human tragedy unless the world takes action
Published on: 4/29/2009
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Wrong and right
Actor Jackie Chan's provocative talk about Chinese and freedom has fault and merit, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 4/28/2009
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Truth to power
Governments and media institutions contribute to the current dismal state of journalism, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 4/24/2009
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Paradise lost
Thailand is a house divided and unrest will remain until the country's urban elite can create an inclusive polity, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 4/20/2009
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The gravity of the situation
Western countries need to focus on humanitarian aid and offer negotiation among top-level officials to get through to North Korea, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 4/16/2009
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Don't turn a deaf ear
Tom Plate writes America needs to start listening to Asia's opinions as Europe becomes less relevant
Published on: 4/9/2009
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Finding the funny in no laughing matter
Tom Plate jests about the recent North Korean missile launch, but writes that in the end dealing with North Korea is no joke at all
Published on: 4/7/2009
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The elephants in the room
Asian nations' continuously growing importance as global players was on display at the recent G-20 economic summit, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 4/3/2009
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Tom Plate
Pacific Perspectives Columnist
asiamedia@international.ucla.edu
Tom Plate is a columnist and regular contributor to The South China Morning Post, Mainichi Shimbun, The China Times, The Korea Times, The Khaleej Times, The Seattle Times, The San Diego Business Journal, and The Straits Times. His latest book, Confessions of a Media Man, is published by Marshall Cavendish. He currently working on a new book about Asia and America.
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