Foreign relations of the United States Commentary

Beijing is under a lot of pressure to stop defending North Korea. But is it lashing Pyongyang behind the scenes?

The campaign against Chas Freeman was a waste of time. People concerned about Israel’s safety should worry about Iran, not some minor bureaucrat.

On Monday at The Nixon Center, two Iran watchers gave their thoughts on Washington’s policy, discussed Tehran’s intentions, touched on the prospects for democracy in Iran and speculated on the possible consequences of war in the Gulf.

Last week at The Nixon Center, the Chinese ambassador to the United States, Zhou Wenzhong, emphasized that Beijing’s rise would be peaceful. But will harmony prevail on issues like Taiwan, Tibet and Iran’s nuclear program?