Street Protests by Poor Push Bolivia to the Brink

President under attack over free-market ideals and exploitation of resources
Jo Tuckman
March 15, 2005

The Limitations of a Dialogue of Civilizations

"Clash of Civilizations" is more useful as memorable rhetoric than as concept for understanding the West and the Middle East
Sarah Eltantawi
April 4, 2005

The First World Leader

The greatest political actor of our time leaves us the challenge of moral globalization
Timothy Garten Ash
April 4, 2005

A Bitter Dispute Frozen in Time

The frosty relationship between Japan and Russia drags on as leaders debate the ownership of four islands
Justin McCurry
February 10, 2005

Beijing Counts Cost of Supporting an Embarrassing Old Friend

The possible undercutting of China's defense guarantee to North Korea indicates an attempt to distance China politically from the regime
Hamish McDonald
February 14, 2005
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