A New Battlefield in Thailand

Old grievances of an Islamic minority, reawakened in post 9/11 world, are set aflame by government brutality
Bertil Lintner
November 24, 2004

Taiwan Averts a Crisis

The Opposition victory in the legislature slows the move towards independence, but tension remains
Jonathan Fenby
December 13, 2004

US Can't Rely Solely on Might

Washington must exercise soft power and seek international cooperation
Joseph S. Nye, Jr.
November 17, 2003

US Election and the World – Part I

Secular Europe worries that relations with the deeply religious United States are headed for the rocks
Patrice de Beer
November 8, 2004

Globalization: Custom-Made in China

By controlling the pace and scope of reforms, China succeeded in minimizing negative impact of opening the country
Fan Gang
October 15, 2004

"Copywood" No Longer

The South Korean film industry shows it can hold its own by combining local themes with Hollywood style
Christina Klein
October 11, 2004

Pentagon Seeking New Access Pacts for Africa Bases

The United States is looking at ways to counter the global threat of terrorism.
Eric Schmitt
July 5, 2003

When Frontier Justice Becomes Foreign Policy

Assassinating Saddam Hussein may not be in America's best interest.
Thomas Powers
July 13, 2003

Workers Falling Behind in Mexico

Wages have dropped but remain too high to compete with other developing countries.
Mary Jordan
July 15, 2003

Xenophobia has no place in Thailand

Animosity towards migrants is blinding citizens to their contribution to Thailand.
Pravit Rojanaphruk
July 16, 2003

U.S. May Cut Aid Over Court Immunity

About 35 nations could lose funds
Peter Slevin
July 1, 2003