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The world has seen no shortage of dictators. What differs between them is how they end: some are toppled by their people, some fall as a result of a power rivalry among their inner circle, some die in exile, some end up in prison, a few on the gallow... [1]

WASHINGTON -- Richard Armitage, a respected figure in U.S. foreign policy toward Asia who served as deputy secretary of state under President George W. Bush, died on Sunday at age 79. ObituariesRichard Armitage, a heavyweight of U.S. [2]

The Trump administration’s worldviews and foreign policy have been framed as a break from the past. [3]

Former U. President George H.W. Bush, who presided over the end of the Cold War and routed Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi army but lost a chance for a second term after breaking a no-new-taxes pledge, died on Friday at the age of 94. (confirmed by 3 sources) [4]

‘Thirty Comrades’ Survivor’s Shwedagon Wish Lest we forget, let me remind you all that we owed a debt of gratitude to all Thirty Comrades. [5]

commentary Commentary Commentary: Remember, Americans like divided government In a mid-term election, the President’s party starts out with a disadvantage, regardless of the economy’s performance, says Steven R Okun. [6]

TOKYO -- Henry Paulson, U.S. secretary of the treasury under President George W. Bush, frequently mentions Wang Qishan, China's anti-corruption czar and a close aide to President Xi Jinping, in his memoir. [7]

TOKYO -- "The United States of America will not permit the world's most dangerous regimes to threaten us with the world's most destructive weapons," President George W. Bush said in his State of the Union address in January 2002. [8]

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[1] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2026-01-24 · 75% match

Why Are Myanmar’s Dictators So Lucky?

The world has seen no shortage of dictators. What differs between them is how they end: some are toppled by their people, some fall as a result of a power rivalry among their inner circle, some die in exile, some end up in prison, a few on the gallow

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-04-15 · 75% match

Richard Armitage, a heavyweight of U.S. diplomacy with Asia, dies at 79

WASHINGTON -- Richard Armitage, a respected figure in U.S. foreign policy toward Asia who served as deputy secretary of state under President George W. Bush, died on Sunday at age 79. ObituariesRichard Armitage, a heavyweight of U.S.

[3] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-06 · 35% match

America’s Attack on Iran Should Have Asia-Pacific Countries Very Worried

The Trump administration’s worldviews and foreign policy have been framed as a break from the past.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-12-01 · 75% match

Former US President George H.W. Bush dead at 94

Former U. President George H.W. Bush, who presided over the end of the Cold War and routed Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi army but lost a chance for a second term after breaking a no-new-taxes pledge, died on Friday at the age of 94.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-09-08 · 75% match

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‘Thirty Comrades’ Survivor’s Shwedagon Wish Lest we forget, let me remind you all that we owed a debt of gratitude to all Thirty Comrades.

[6] MM www.channelnewsasia.com · 2018-10-27 · 75% match

Commentary: Remember, Americans like divided government

commentary Commentary Commentary: Remember, Americans like divided government In a mid-term election, the President’s party starts out with a disadvantage, regardless of the economy’s performance, says Steven R Okun.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-02-27 · 75% match

Devaluation becoming inevitable for falling yuan

TOKYO -- Henry Paulson, U.S. secretary of the treasury under President George W. Bush, frequently mentions Wang Qishan, China's anti-corruption czar and a close aide to President Xi Jinping, in his memoir.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-04-14 · 75% match

Did Biden embolden new 'axis of evil' by tipping his hand?

TOKYO -- "The United States of America will not permit the world's most dangerous regimes to threaten us with the world's most destructive weapons," President George W. Bush said in his State of the Union address in January 2002.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-10-20 · 75% match

Colin Powell, last of the battle-hardened diplomats

NEW YORK -- U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell was with President George W. Bush in the Oval Office when aides came bearing news of a major development in Iraq.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-02-25 · 75% match

Asia Stream: The old and new Cold War

NEW YORK -- Welcome to Nikkei Asia's podcast: Asia Stream. Every week, Asia Stream tracks and analyzes the Indo-Pacific with a mix of interviews and original reporting by our correspondents from across the globe.

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