Prisoner's Release Does Not Herald a Xinjiang Spring

Chinese focus on Uyghur ethnic aspirations, rather than Islam, could stabilize the troubled region
Dru C. Gladney
March 30, 2005

Asia Battles over War History

The bitter legacy of the past looms over Tokyo's plans for the future
David McNeill
April 11, 2005

Globalization Is Not Made in the West

Historically-rooted, globalization's latest challenge is to widen and deepen democracy
Robbie Robertson
April 13, 2005

The Atlantic Divide over Fighting Terrorism

Spain's commemoration of the so-called "M-11" terrorist bombings underlines stark differences with the post-9/11 US reaction
Jonathan Schell
March 16, 2005

AIDS: Facing the Second Wave

India's methods of combating the disease could provide examples – positive, as well as negative – for developing countries
Pramit Mitra
January 20, 2005

Japan's Laborious Dilemma

The island nation faces a population crisis but does not appear to like the possible solution: mass immigration
David McNeill
January 13, 2005

Abuse Crisis Strains Vatican’s Ancient Ways of Management

Running the Vatican like an Italian village in a global era
Rachel Donadio
April 13, 2010

Muslim Pop Culture on the Rise in Indonesia

New political freedom also brings increased piety
Solenn Honorine
April 8, 2010

Lady Gaga Versus Mideast Peace

The impact of global American culture
Bret Stephens
April 6, 2010

Canada's Veiled Immigration Problems

Sensational news obscures broader problems with multiculturalism
Sandro Contenta
March 24, 2010

Gendercide: The World Wide War on Baby Girls

Skewed sex ratios pose a problem across Asia
March 5, 2010