Prison Scandal Touches Raw Nerve of a Key US Ally

With democracy a distant dream, Pakistanis fear losing their Islamic identity as well
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Double Vision in Beirut

While the West celebrates the rise of democracy, the Lebanese press for independence
Frances Z. Brown
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Is Democracy in the Middle East a Pipedream?

Amidst the first signs of change, longing competes with mistrust of Western democracy
Fawaz Gerges
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Rising Dragon and the American Eagle – Part I

China's growing economic power and diplomatic clout may portend a turning of the tide against the US in Asia
David Shambaugh
April 20, 2005

Tangled Threads of Protectionism – Part II

The age-old desire to protect the makers of clothes in a country rages on unabated
Edward Gresser
May 5, 2005

Nationalism Pits Shanghai Against its Global Ambition

Anti-Japanese demonstrations expose conflicting interests and force the city to choose
James Farrer
April 29, 2005
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Two Talibans and India

The Taliban can keep fighting in Afghanistan and Pakistan, or target an external foe
Ashok Malik
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Laos in Danger of Losing Jobs, Culture as Chinese Pour In

Unusual report from Chinese newspaper reflects on rapid loss of culture and control
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China and Taiwan in First Government Talks

Meeting between two presidents may be next
Martin Patience
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Islamabad Hides Behind Taliban Talks

Pakistanis wonder if either side can accept compromise?
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Philippine Leader Sounds Alarm on China

Another Asian leader compares territorial claims to aggression prior to World War II
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