Asia

China the Aggressor?

A look at how China may be thinking about its sphere of influence—and American ambitions.

Kim Jong-il Plays Lucy—Again

When will the United States and its allies stop playing the fool?

Why We Fight

Obama said we're fighting in Afghanistan to eliminate al-Qaeda. Could there be a clearer explanation?

Diplomatic Flurries

Statesmen descend on Washington for the start of direct Israeli-Palestinian talks. But don't forget about Iraq, North Korea and Hamas.

Echoes of the Selling of a War

The president was graceful and clear on Iraq. But something was eerie and disturbing.

The China Strategy in the West Bank

Israel seems to borrowing from Deng Xiaoping's playbook in the West Bank. It won't work for long.

Exporting the Iraq Speech

The president has a lot on his plate: Iraq, the Middle East peace talks and China's rise. So why is his national security adviser concerned about export controls?

Hong Kong Also Rises

Thirteen years after being peacefully absorbed into Beijing's control, business is still booming in Hong Kong. Is Taiwan next?

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September 2, 2010