The Perils of Soft Power

World citizens may don US clothes or watch US movies, but still resist US influence
Josef Joffe
May 16, 2006

Extremism Isn’t Islamic Law

Extremists co-opt Islamic law for political and selfish purposes
Kyai Haji Abdurrahman Wahid
May 26, 2006

Put Movie Scenes Into Perspective

Chinese censors strive to erase Shanghai scenes from “Mission: Impossible III” for its citizens
Rousseau Chen
May 26, 2006

“We the Japanese People” – A Reflection on Public Opinion

Sixty years after World War II, Japan aims to renew patriotism
Hikari Agakimi
May 22, 2006

The Contest for Memory

France and the UK cannot take selective responsibility for injustice
Naima Bouteldja
May 30, 2006
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