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There is a surprising gap between government and public views on migration. Most governments tend to be favorably disposed to immigration, while the public remains fearful of admitting foreigners. Such a divergence in opinion is likely to cause significant turmoil in the future, according to Joseph Chamie, research director at the Center for Migration Studies. Less than 20 percent of governments...

For nearly all of Brazil's history in which quiet diplomacy has been its tradition, the central government has favored a quiet diplomatic approach. Now, the country’s emerging economic clout and the popularity of President Lula's regime has freed the government to push its will in foreign affairs. With the political strife in Honduras and ousted Honduran leader Manuel Zelaya seeking...

China, a significant beneficiary of globalization, is happy to go out into the world, but seems less willing to let the world come in, according to writer Frank Ching. In fact, China, which asserts that it does not interfere with the internal affairs of other countries, appears to do the exact opposite, especially with regard to issues surrounding alleged separatism in China. Notably vocal...