Preventing a War over Taiwan

With the cross-Strait conflict simmering, delicate US diplomacy may be necessary to cool both sides
Kenneth Lieberthal
February 24, 2005

Street Protests by Poor Push Bolivia to the Brink

President under attack over free-market ideals and exploitation of resources
Jo Tuckman
March 15, 2005

The Piracy Threat to Japan

Japan may be well-poised to conquer maritime dangers in the Strait of Malacca
March 17, 2005

A Dose of Realism

The US-Japan joint statement on Taiwan forces China to question the extent of its nationalism
Philip Bowring
February 22, 2005

A Bitter Dispute Frozen in Time

The frosty relationship between Japan and Russia drags on as leaders debate the ownership of four islands
Justin McCurry
February 10, 2005