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Japan Still Sleeps

Ambitious projections that Tokyo will provide for more of its own security are overly hasty—and perhaps wishful thinking.

A Caricature of Realism

Dan Drezner's critique of "Giving Realists a Bad Name" reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of realist foreign policy.

China, Old and New

The old days of back-room machinations under Mao Zedong are gone for good.

Xi Jinping’s Reconnaissance Visit

The Chinese heir apparent's visit was little more than polite, get-acquainted diplomacy. And that's a good thing.

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May 26, 2012