Fall 2005

A Tale of Three Cities

Despite the obvious obstacles, the signs of democracy are encouraging in Kabul, Beirut and Cairo.

Essays

Assessing the China Threat

Does China's military really threaten America's position in Asia? Not yet, but it still must be taken seriously.

Blending Democracy

The political soil of the Middle East has not been tilled by the Western Enlightenment. Growing democracy there must take this into account.

China's Rise, Asia's Dilemma

America's Asian allies don't always share our assessments of China. We shouldn't make them choose between Washington and Beijing.

Europe's Dream Disturbed

Now that the EU constitution has been defeated, the Euro-elites can come down from the clouds.

Fall 2005 Asia Supplement: China's Disease Cauldron

China's reaction to the outbreak of influenza on the mainland will affect more than just the health of its citizens.

Fall 2005 Asia Supplement: The Rise of the Chinese Multinationals

China is no longer just a destination for foreign direct investment--it is the home for Asia's new multinationals.

Finding the Lost Peace

Arafat's death opened a real window for peace--but it won't stay open for long.

In the Wake of War

America shouldn't forget that the other half of regime change is building a new regime.

Iranian Beliefs and Realities

Painting an accurate picture of Iran requires listening to all Iranians, not just "our" Iranians

Kings of the East

Bush's realist head and voter's evangelical hearts are taking him in two different directions on China.

Paradigm Lost

We have long underestimated China's potential. But overestimating it will be just as bad for U.S. policy formulation.

The Business of Insurgency

In Iraq, crime does pay. The insurgency is about more than just politics or ethnicity.

The Case for 'Integration'

You can't beat everyone. Make them join you.

The European Union is Dead

Getting over Europe in five easy steps.

The Freedom Crusade

Promoting democracy is not only alien to American diplomatic tradition, it could jeopardize our security.

The New Great Game

The re-emergence of the ancient Silk Road provides Central Asia with a promising alternative to another reincarnation of great power conquest in the region.

Understanding Saddam

Explaining Saddam's motivations could be an asset for dealing with other tyrants.

What Hobbes Really Said

Life in the state of nature may be "nasty, brutish and short," but states are not people, and Hobbes is not the ultra-realist he is made out to be.

Books & Reviews

Facing Down Iran

Everyone agrees that Iran is a threat. What makes Ilan Berman stand out?

Killing to Make a Killing

Suicide terrorism may be more rational than meets the eye.

Preventing the Unthinkable

Graham Allison paints a frightful picture of nuclear terrorism. But all is not yet lost.

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May 26, 2012