1. Red Square in Moscow, Russia, December 4, 2010 (Darius Kuzmickas)

    The Myth of Russia’s Resurgence

    Since the end of the Cold War, Moscow has fomented very little trouble. Reports of its resurgence are greatly exaggerated.

  1. Admiral Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, in Beijing, China on July 11, 2011

    Still Aiming for Strategic Reassurance?

    Admiral Mullen lambastes the lack of Sino-American security dialogue but the United States share in the blame.

  1. Secretaries Hillary Clinton and Timothy Geithner greet Chinese President Hu Jintao during the Nuclear Security Summit at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC, April 12, 2010

    What To Expect From President Hu’s Visit

    Chinese President Hu Jintao comes to Washington this week. What impact will his visit have on Sino-American relations?

  1. Men stare across the bay of Shanghai, China, April 10, 2010 (Ying Tang)

    China Will Grow Up as it Grows Old, Fast

    Thomas Barnett predicts that the Chinese century will be the shortest on record. Demographics in particular are a major impediment.

  1. Workers in Beijing, China, March 20, 2008 (Arjun Purkayastha)

    Why China Has Reason to be Anxious

    As China’s population ages and labor costs rise, the country is facing challenges gargantuan compared to those of the West.