Beijing's Closed Politics Hinders "New Diplomacy"

China's faltering international status results from inconsistent or inadequately implemented foreign policies
Minxin Pei
September 12, 2004

The Barrel of the Gun, How Not to Promote Democracy

Modernization, not military intervention, is the key to democratization
Ronald Meinardus
August 23, 2004

Trade Theory vs. Used Clothes in Africa

An African take on the debate between free trade and protectionism
Carter Dougherty
June 3, 2004

Skepticism Lingers over History Issue

Beijing promises Seoul that it will not stake a claim to Goguryeo in history textbooks
Seo Hyun-jin
August 24, 2004

Bill Punishes Cuba Travelers

Citing links to terrorism, a US Congressman proposes stripping government benefits from travelers to Cuba
Lesley Clark
August 25, 2004