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

The New Yellow Peril

As Western countries fret about job loss due to outsourcing, their concerns are as poorly founded as those expressed a century ago
Oliver Cattaneo
October 6, 2004
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Bush May Send Peace-Keeping Force to Liberia If Taylor Quits

Decision expected before president leaves for Africa on Monday
Rupert Cornwell
July 4, 2003

A Muslim Missionary Group Draws New Scrutiny in US

But the Tablighi Jamaat, a community of Muslim proselytizers, abhors militant Muslim terrorist networks.
Susan Sachs
July 14, 2003

Triumph of Pragmatism

At India-China summit, leaders agree to work to settle boundary disputes and increase trade.
June 25, 2003

Bush, in Africa, Promises Aid but Offers No Troops for Liberia

First speech in Africa emphasizes America's role in a harsh history and a peaceful future.
Richard W. Stevenson
July 9, 2003

Recognition of Israel Not on the Cards: Musharraf

Pakistani President's visit to France illustrates complex nature of Islamabad's foreign policy
Salim Bokhari
July 3, 2003
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