Northeast Asia

Nixon's Great Departure

Forty years ago, Richard Nixon had the political courage to challenge the conventional wisdom on China. It was a far cry from the craven flip-flopping of today's politics. 

Washington's UN Temper Tantrum

Russia and China have proved again what the United States should already know: Washington's unipolar moment is over.

Burma Comes in from the Cold

Burma is finally taking tentative steps toward reform. Washington should reward it accordingly.

Regime Change, Humanitarianism and Syria

Muddied thinking on Syria is leading the United States toward dangerous conclusions.

U.S. Hypocrisy Starves North Korea

Despite its humanitarian professions, Washington continues to deny food aid to an endangered North Korea.

Is Burma Turning On China?

How Burma's pivot away from its longtime economic partner debunks the myth of China's diplomatic prowess.

Embracing Threatlessness

War on a massive scale is increasingly unlikely. Washington should stop spending as if it were around the corner.

China and the Blame Game

American politicians are quick to point the finger at China, but the roots U.S. economic problems are closer to home.

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February 13, 2012