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The Era of Nation Cultivation

The concept of nation building has brought nothing but trouble. It's time for a paradigm shift.

China Digs in to Afghanistan

Washington is packing its bags, but Beijing looks set to stay in AfPak for the long haul.

535 Secretaries of State

Congress running foreign policy. The president usurping war powers. This is not what the Founding Fathers intended.

Reaching Iran through South Africa

Why the most successful route to reaching a nuclear deal with Tehran may be through Pretoria.

The Soft Power of Equal Opportunity

America, like China, will suffer from the inequality fostered by nepotism and cronyism. 

Engaging Russia on Iran

To prevent a nuclear Tehran, Obama will have to work with Putin.

Terrorism of a Bygone Era

The Lockerbie bomber's death prompts reflection on a time of rampant, state-sponsored terrorism.

Set South Korea Free

Washington has kept the ROK dependent for too long. Let Seoul increase its military efforts.

Japan Still Sleeps

Ambitious projections that Tokyo will provide for more of its own security are overly hasty—and perhaps wishful thinking.

The Overblown Chen Case

The Chen case says much more about China and its leadership than about the United States or its leaders.

A Caricature of Realism

Dan Drezner's critique of "Giving Realists a Bad Name" reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of realist foreign policy.

Giving Realists a Bad Name

The Chen incident demonstrates that President Obama's stumbling China policy is anything but realist.

The Chinese Are Coming!

Beijing is building schools and stadiums in the Caribbean. Washington should avoid the temptation to overreact. 

The Cost of Clashing with Beijing

What the Chen Guangcheng incident means for U.S.-China relations.

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May 25, 2012