Globalization and God – Part I

A shrinking world might require an ethical code for the politics of religious exchange
Pratap Bhanu Mehta
November 23, 2006

Viewed From Chinese Border, North Korea Is More Curiosity Than Threat

Confident in their government’s ability to control an old ally, the Chinese remain unruffled about North Korea’s nuclear program
Lauren Keane
November 9, 2006

A Clash of Civilizations in Europe?

Sensitivity over every perceived slight to religion pits Islam against European secularism
Patrick Sabatier
October 17, 2006

The Jihad and the West – Part I

Jihad is ultimately political action that can be influenced by dialogue and negotiations
Riaz Hassan
September 21, 2006

How to Deal With NGOs – Part II, Russia

President Putin is gracious with some NGOs and harsh with others
Liliana N. Proskuryakova
August 3, 2006

How to Deal With NGOs – Part I, China

Mindful about political unrest, China keeps a close watch on its NGOs
Paul Mooney
August 1, 2006

Saudis Behead an Indonesian Maid

Outrage over a woman’s story could lead to new protections for migrants
June 26, 2011

Driving Campaign for Saudi Women Challenges Custom

Testing religious edicts, women find safety in numbers
Mohammed Jamjoom
June 21, 2011

Nation of the Forest

In Bhutan, flexibility leads to happiness and preservation of values
Cathy Shufro
May 30, 2011

China Establishes New Internet Regulator

China, overseeing huge internet growth, creates super-regulatory agency with confusing jurisdiction
Michael Wines
May 5, 2011

Ai Weiwei's Incarceration Stumps German Culture Vultures

China boosts Ai Weiwei’s international acclaim with detention and censorship
Aya Bach
May 2, 2011