Rebecca N. White Commentary

Optimistic Development

China’s in it for the long haul, according to the country’s Deputy Chief of Mission to the United States, Minister Xie Feng. He’s also hopeful about the prospects for U.S.-China relations.

Power Interplay

In the future our relations with China and Russia will depend on how provocative each power decides to be. The stakes are high. Better choose wisely.

Congress and the Dragon

Co-founders of the U.S.-China Working Group give the Hill's take on our relationship with the East Asian giant.

Voice of Putin

From Kosovo independence and electoral politics to Ukranian energy and uranium enrichment, Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov gave Russia’s take on the issues at the Nixon Center on Wednesday.

Iran's Nuclear Ambitions: NI Online's Continuing Coverage

After the release of the shocking National Intelligence Estimate, the conventional wisdom on Iran has been called into question.

Iranian Unknown Unknowns

Is there a military option when dealing with Iran’s nuclear ambitions? A panel at the Nixon Center on Monday offered their assessment.

China's Peace Diplomacy

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?

A Chinese Party

Expect a Sino status quo to emerge from the upcoming Communist Party Congress.

The Facts of the Matter

Revisiting the run-up to the Iraq War is not just settling scores. Paul Pillar reflects on mistakes made and what they say about current U.S. policy and policymaking.

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May 26, 2012