How China Stopped Rising Peacefully
Several incidents in recent months cast doubt upon China’s self proclaimed “peaceful rise” on the world stage.
Analysis
Midterms Cast Doubt on START Ratification
Several of the candidates currently running for a Senate seat have expressed skepticism of further reducing America’s nuclear arsenal.
Who’s to Blame for the Arabs’ Troubles?
Two analysts try to explain what went wrong from the Arab world but both oversimplify and miss the point.
“Secret Foreign Money” Influencing Elections?
With the recovery stalling and health-care reform deeply unpopular, Democrats have employed scare tactics instead to hold onto power.
Obama’s Passage to India
President Obama has to alleviate uncertainty among India’s leadership about his commitment to greatening their role on the world stage.
Mitch Daniels for President?
The Indiana governor is a small government conservative who may be able to challenge President Obama in the 2012 election.
Why NATO Commanders Are Suddenly Giddy
NATO generals are boasting about recent successes against the Taliban. But the war is more than just killing the enemy.
Japan Isn’t Doing That Bad
Japan isn’t doing so bad economically but who will tell the Japanese?
Chinese Companies Defy United Nations Sanctions
In Iran and the Sudan, Chinese companies disregard sanctions to buy oil.
Is This China’s Next President?
Rumor has it that the pro-business, anti-corruption Xi Jinping will succeed Hu Jintao as president of China in 2013.
Democrats Confounded by Voter Frustration
Americans are unable to “think clearly” in a recession, says President Barack Obama.
Those BRICs Will Fall Apart
Although Brazil, Russia, India and China would represent a formidable force on the world stage, they are unlikely to cooperate.
Do American Military Bases Foster Terrorism?
America’s heavy military presence abroad may inspire terrorist attacks against the United States.
Why China Won’t Move on Currency
Despite American pressure and possible sanctions, China is unlikely to agree to appreciate its currency any time soon.
Fear of Change Propels Populists to Power
Anti-immigration movements are on the rise, but there may be more to their success than Islam.