Foreign Aid Commentary

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.

Set South Korea Free

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

The Chinese Are Coming!

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

The Clash of Eurasian Grand Strategies

China, Russia and the United States must navigate their competing—and conflicting—designs for Central Asia.

Why the Magnitsky Act Makes Sense

Congress has the chance to press for trade reforms that serve U.S. interests and promote global human rights. Why is it postponing?

U.S.-Afghan Codependence

Calls to remove all U.S. troops from Afghanistan are irresponsible and misleading. The two countries have much to gain from a lasting partnership.

Korea's 'Cute Leader' Makes a Deal

The latest U.S.-North Korean agreement is cause for skepticism, not celebration. It's time to shift responsibility for North Korea to where it belongs—on its neighbors.

NGOs: The New Missionaries

What NGO workers embroiled in scandal in Cairo could have learned from the trials of early 20th-century Cuban missionaries.

Burma Comes in from the Cold

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

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May 26, 2012