Outsourcing North Korea Policy
Washington can’t rely on Beijing to clean up this mess.
The G-2 Paradox
China and the United States should definitely be talking more about economic and environmental issues. But they also need to talk about reducing their military spending and avoiding a new cold war.
A More Expensive Bill for North Korea
Pyongyang is on the verge of conducting another nuclear test. Washington should consider a bigger stick and a bigger carrot.
Will China Save the World from Depression?
China’s stimulus package is not likely to bail out either the Chinese peasants or the global economy.
Good News, There’s a Climate Bill — Bad News, It Stinks
Sparing the many odiferous details, here are three particularly bad aspects that have to be addressed.
Rivals, Partners in Asia
With the Six Party Talks to denuclearise North Korea once again on the ropes and the world reeling from a deepening financial crisis, the United States is looking to China for help.
Surrounding China’s String of Pearls
The United States’ “rimland strategy” highlights the ambiguity of its relationship with China.
East Asias History Wars Rage On
Northeast Asians wage war over history.
Big Three Block Iran Attack
Without the support of Russia, China, or India, the United States will have great difficulties starting a war with Iran.
Christians United for Israel and Attacking Iran
We can’t ignore Christian Zionists’ influence on U.S. policy toward the Middle East
Sinafrique
A Malian timber scandal points to a positive side of China’s controversial growing presence in Africa.
The Failed Expectations of U.S Trade Policy
A former U.S. trade negotiator criticizes U.S. trade policy.
Africas Own Needs Should Come First
Rising prices make African oil a tempting prize. But African leaders are resisting U.S. plans to militarize the continent, saying their resources should be used to alleviate poverty.
Candidates for Congress Show the Way Out
The 2006 mid-term election sent a clear signal: Americans want out of Iraq. As the occupation drags on, 10 candidates for the U.S. Congress announce a plan to bring all the troops home.
Wenchuan as Eco-City
China can make a virtue out of necessity by transforming the epicenter of the earthquake into a model Green city.