Clearing Clouds Over the Karakoram Pass

Sino-Pakistani cooperation in fighting terrorism improves relations, but other challenges may arise
Ziad Haider
March 29, 2004

China's Taiwan Dilemma

Beijing's obsession with Taiwan could damage its economic and diplomatic prospects, and even threaten Communist rule
Michael Yahuda
February 18, 2004

India and Pakistan Get Ready for Cricket

How the old rivals are finding a way to peace
M.J.Akbar
March 8, 2004

Taiwan's Challenge to China and the World - Part I

Taiwan's democratic exercise provokes muscle flexing in Beijing and keeps Western defense industries in business
Jean-Pierre Cabestan
March 12, 2004

Why Not a World Poll Before the US Election?

US electorate and policymakers would benefit from an Internet-based global poll on presidential candidates
Yoichi Funabashi
March 17, 2004

Obama and the World: Time to Deliver

From Middle East to Asia, intractable problems await the new president’s bold initiatives
Bruce Stokes
January 28, 2009
More News

Global Split Over Next IMF Chief

Emerging economies seek greater influence with the IMF
Peggy Hollinger, Barney Jopson, Alan Beattie, Robin Harding
May 18, 2011

Not a Laughing Matter

British royal wedding is off limits for comedy shows
Peter Hartcher
May 12, 2011

Europe’s Angry Birds

Isolationist, anti-immigrant politics could be a secret to going poor
Nayan Chanda
May 9, 2011

Palestinian Unity Raises New Problems as It Solves Others

For Fatah and Hamas, setting up a government is a priority over external affairs
David E. Miller
April 30, 2011

The Threat to Africa's Fledgling Democracy

Election fraud can be contagious across the continent
Kofi Annan
April 26, 2011
More News