For many Americans, the death of Osama Bin Laden has brought both relief and closure. However, those of us who live overseas may be contending with other realities and emotions, particularly if we spend time in countries that are vulnerable to political instability and religious extremism. In fact, just hours after the news of Osama’s [...]
A few months after my now-husband proposed to me I had asked him, point-blank and in the most unromantic way, “how will it work when we get married? I want to return to Asia, but your career is in the US.” He simply smiled and, as typical with die-hard optimists (and maddening to people like [...]
As the 20th anniversary of Tiananmen quickly approaches on June 4th, China is also preparing for 60th anniversary celebrations of the Chinese Communist Party. Although I am sure that you are avoiding areas of protest and have resisted whipping out your camera to take pictures of ceremonial military drills, expect an increased security presence, more [...]
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