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September 1, 2012

Dangerous Fruits of Asian Nationalism

Kevin Rafferty, Japan Times

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The real problem is that nationalists are in the ascendant everywhere. South Korean commentators were surprised at what one called Lee's "stunt" to restore his flagging fortunes before he leaves office. But 80 percent of South Koreans supported him.

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TAGGED: China, South China Sea, nationalism, Japan, Asia

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