What About Afghanistan?

The war in Afghanistan has not been a topic of discussion in the Presidential campaign, but that’s largely because there’s not much left to talk about.

Signs Of Political Change In North Korea?

Some interesting developments in Pyongyang.

A Comparative Note on Amendment Processes

We, as Americans, tend to have a limited knowledge of the institutional variation that exists across democratic systems around the world.

China’s Economy Cooling Down?

China’s economic engine may be sputtering.

Chen Guangcheng Deal Struck, No Thanks to Chen Guangcheng

The blind Chinese activist who daring escape from house arrest set off a diplomatic brouhaha that grabbed the world’s attention is about to get his wish to come to America.

Did The United States Betray Chen Guangcheng?

What seemed like a diplomatic success has begun to unravel very quickly.

The Day After In North Korea

Is the world ready for a post-Kim North Korea?

North Korea Threatens “Special Actions” Against The South

Another round of threats from North Korea.

American Troops Posed With Taliban Corpses

The consequences of ten years of war?

China Will Continue Buying Iranian Oil

There’s a big hole in the latest sanctions against Iran.

Two Asias

“Asian” has an entirely different connotation in the UK than it does in the US.

American Soldier Kills At Least 15 Afghan Civilians

A tragic incident in Afghanistan that’s likely to have tragic consequences.

Afghan Protests Prove, It’s Time For Us To Leave

The latest round of protests in Afghanistan prove yet again that it’s time for us to leave.

China Is Not A Model For America, Or The World

China’s government may be more “efficient,” but it’s hardly a model for the rest of the world.

Get Serious

Is the United States a serious country? Should we be?

Whitewashing Evil

The capacity of some people to look the other way in the face of evil is astounding.