For Talks to Succeed, China Must Admit to a Tibet Problem

China should view the Dalai Lama as a partner, not an opponent
Michael C. Davis
May 16, 2008

For Now, Hong Kong Protests Do Not Faze Investors

But an incompetent government or heavy-handed action from Beijing could drive them away
Frank Ching
July 29, 2003

Asia Throws a New Challenge to Washington

The debate over Burma shows the difficulty of reconciling global principles with local interests
Michael Richardson
June 25, 2003

Taiwan’s Success Could Show the Way for Tibet

Economic ties and regional democracy could ease Taiwan and Tibet as touchy issues for China
Humphrey Hawksley
March 31, 2008

Hail Britannia!

A nostalgic look at unabashed British imperialism and rues the American "empire in denial"
Immanuel Wallerstein
July 25, 2003

At the Crossroads of History

The UN Secretary-General urges nations to avoid the path that led to two World Wars
Kofi Annan
June 30, 2003

Worldview: The Myth of the Strongman

US primary voting is in full swing, and voters’ choices reflect the nation’s character
Trudy Rubin
March 1, 2016

Egypt Can’t Blame Everyone Else

Egypt’s crackdown on activists, media invites global press scrutiny
H.A. Hellyer
November 9, 2015

Is Uber a Threat to Democracy?

Innovative providers and cost-conscious consumers cut out middlemen, regulations and taxes
Kemal Derviş
July 27, 2015

Greece's Referendum: The Price of Five Years of Cowardice

Leaders throughout Europe must face voters and admit that billions of taxpayer funds have vanished
Christian Rickens
July 1, 2015

Why the World Is Becoming the Un-Sweden

Theorists were right about global politics converging, but not toward social democracy
John Feffer
June 15, 2015