apecNetworks said...

apecNetworks at 10:21 AM JST - 12th May

I think Japan did a great job hosting Pres. Hu, and gives them options. Actual attendance of the games would be ok, but not critical. Pres. Hu knows what was discussed, and Japan only need to concentrate the important points in the discussions. Promises are important at this point of…

Posted in Fukuda asked to boycott Olympic opening ceremony at 10:21 AM JST - 12th May
apecNetworks at 10:02 AM JST - 12th May

This is radical, but lives are on the line: if the work to create an outlet for the water is not feasible, have military bombers go in and bomb tactical areas to create new ponds, craters, holes, etc.... Not familiar w/ the terrain.

Posted in More aid finally reaching Myanmar's cyclone victims at 10:02 AM JST - 12th May
apecNetworks at 09:49 AM JST - 12th May

Myanmar might get some luck if managed correctly. Those in a bad situation should be moved to higher ground, a place where airdrops are possible. W/ work, carve out outlet for the stagnant water to flow so when the heavy rains come as forecasted for 5/14/08 about, the rains will…

Posted in More aid finally reaching Myanmar's cyclone victims at 09:49 AM JST - 12th May
apecNetworks at 04:35 PM JST - 10th May

To Gdx9902:

I appreciate your assessment of economic policy coordination. It is similar to what I was thinking, but hard to quantify. It does explain what the US is thinking in terms of a response.

1998-99, the IMF got in the way of what I was doing and was surprised…

Posted in Japan, China call for new era in their relationship at 04:35 PM JST - 10th May
apecNetworks at 06:25 AM JST - 10th May

This is a better situation

In the letters, Dr Surin said the ASEAN Secretariat has been informed by the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management that relief and rescue teams from ASEAN Member States are on standby to be mobilized to render immediate assistance to Myanmar. “This is in line with…

Posted in U.N. halts aid to Myanmar after junta seizes supplies at 06:25 AM JST - 10th May
apecNetworks at 05:47 AM JST - 10th May

This is a better situation

Echoing calls from the United Nations and Washington, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) chief Surin Pitsuwan said Myanmar’s regime needed to work with the international aid community “before it’s too late”.

Southeast Asian countries appealed to the world to keep sending aid.…

Posted in Myanmar allows some cyclone relief, but says no to U.S. help at 05:47 AM JST - 10th May
apecNetworks at 10:16 AM JST - 9th May

It seems odd. Given the politicized environment Myanmar is in, leadership from ASEAN should be the head organization to coordinate aid since Myanmar would know who they can work w/. When macro decisions are out of step w/ the situation, the local organization should approach Myanmar. I understand major dynamics…

Posted in Myanmar allows some cyclone relief, but says no to U.S. help at 10:16 AM JST - 9th May
apecNetworks at 05:08 PM JST - 8th May

Inquiring Minds Want To Know

What kind of influence could Japan and PRC control if they coordinated their economic policies? How much influence?

Posted in Japan, China call for new era in their relationship at 05:08 PM JST - 8th May
apecNetworks at 02:44 PM JST - 8th May

To OssanULTRA:

I tried to answer your question w/ a classified analysis, but it was off topic and sensitive. Watch the movie,"Mission: Impossible 1".

Posted in Hu calls for more trust, cooperation between China, Japan at 02:44 PM JST - 8th May
apecNetworks at 04:01 PM JST - 7th May

Nahhhhh, I'm not risking anything. The senior US Agency personnel (2) who goaded me to do some of the things told me to go ahead and say anything I want b/c no one would believe me. Those two guys were "high".

Posted in Hu calls for more trust, cooperation between China, Japan at 04:01 PM JST - 7th May