‘Blood Diamonds’ Polished Off

New restrictions on diamond industry aim to curb illicit trade
November 5, 2002

Beijing’s African Summit: Why China Is Wooing the Dark Continent

China, with its careful diplomacy, gradually acquires more power and global influence than the US
Eric S. Margolis
November 17, 2006

China Filling Void Left by West in UN Peacekeeping

China, once wary of UN interventions, emerges as a reliable peacekeeping force
Colum Lynch
November 27, 2006

The Perils of Beijing’s Africa Strategy

With increasing involvement in Africa, China must accept some responsibility along with profits
Elizabeth Economy
November 7, 2006

Al Qaeda's Far-Reaching New Partner

Regional terrorist groups abandon local causes and consolidate into global force
Craig Whitlock
October 5, 2006