Defense Ministers and military chiefs from the Asia Pacific are meeting in Singapore over the weekend to discuss the region's most pressing security issues. The Asia Security Summit, better known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, will have a great influence on stability in the region. This year's talks are taking place at a crucial time with territorial disputes heating up.

People around the world are turning their attention to Hiroshima as the 70th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing approaches. One of them is Monica Braw. Over the years, the Swedish writer has helped survivors share their stories with people outside Japan. The anniversary reminded Braw it was time to reconnect with Hiroshima and again tell the world of the horror of nuclear weapons.