China-US Vie for World Approval

Global citizens view China’s rising economic power over the US as inevitable
Bruce Stokes
August 22, 2013

Amid Mideast Turmoil, What Does Russia Want?

For Syria and beyond, Russia emphasizes principle, pragmatism, sovereignty
Thomas Graham
August 20, 2013

Slowdown in China Isn’t Bad News

China’s economy could slow to 4 percent – what matters is how leaders handle this
Michael Pettis
August 13, 2013

Iran’s Mounting Malaise

Inept policies, religious pressure add to poverty, poor health and cross-border challenges
Jamsheed K. Choksy
August 6, 2013

China and the US Court Africa

Africa’s rich resources, especially energy, are target for world’s leading economies
Raluca Besliu
August 1, 2013

For Stability, Japan Needs Political Reform

A key to economic reform in Japan is ending proportional representation in politics
Frances McCall Rosenbluth
July 30, 2013