US and UK Intelligence Leaders Warn of Increasing Chinese Threat
They’re stealing our secrets and working to undermine our elections.
Nicholas Kristof Is Exploring a Run for Oregon Governor
The two-time Pulitzer winner is considering a career change.
Why Was Capitol Security Inadequate?
A large, well-trained police force was unprepared for a foreseeable crisis.
The Fall Of The Berlin Wall, Thirty Years Later
Thirty years ago today, history took off in a brand new direction.
Hong Kong Leaders Suspend Consideration Of Controversial Extradition Bill
In the wake of massive protests, Hong Kong’s government begins to back away from support for a controversial extradition bill.
Hong Kong Protests Turn Violent, Authorities Delay Extradition Vote
Protests in Hong Kong as police unleashed tear gas on protesters and authorities delayed a vote on a controversial extradition law.
Hundreds Of Thousands In Hong Kong Protest Proposed Changes To Extradition Law
Protesters flooded the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday over proposed change to the city’s extradition laws.
Xi Jinping Solidifies His Hold On Power In China
China’s Xi Jinping solidified his hold on power well into the next decade over the weekend.
Xi Jinping Consolidates Power In China
While the President of the United States continues to create chaos, Xi Jinping consolidates his power in China.
Evaluating Trump’s First 100 Days
After 100 days in office, President Trump has very little to show for his work except to show that there’s no reason to trust his judgment going forward.
Fewer Insults, At Least Some Substance, At Twelfth Republican Debate
Given the stakes headed into the latest version of ‘Super Tuesday,’ last night’s Republican debate was surprisingly subdued.
China’s Economy Appears To Be Slowing Significantly, And That Could Have A Huge Impact
China’s economy is still growing, but it’s most recently reported growth rate is slower than the nation has seen in quite some time.
The U.S. Should Stay Quiet About The Protests In Hong Kong
In the current situation, speaking out forcefully as some are demanding can only do more harm than good.
Hong Kong Rocked With Protests As China Tries To Limit Political Rights
The streets of Hong Kong have been filled with protesters upset over China’s efforts to control the city’s political future.
Tiananmen Square 25 Years Later
After two and a half decades, the images of June 4, 1989 resonate with many, unless you happen to live in China.
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.
Time’s 2011 Person Of The Year: “The Protester”
Time Magazine has chosen “The Protester” as its Person Of The Year. Let the outrage ensue.
Occupy Wall Street Now Less Popular Than Tea Party Movement
Public opinion on the Occupy movement has turned increasingly sour.
Poll: Americans Say Asia More Important To U.S. Interests Than Europe
A new poll shows that Americans are starting to look East.
The Obama Doctrine: Humanitarian Imperialism
The “Obama Doctrine,” such as it is, seems to boil down to moral self-certainty combined with a glaring ignorance of reality. That’s a dangerous combination.
Chinese Dissident Dedicates Nobel Peace Prize To Tianamen Square Victims
Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo has dedicated his Nobel Peace Prize to the victims of the June 1989 massacre in Tianamen Square. Proving again that the events of that day still live on in the memory of many Chinese people.
The Limits Of Non-Violence
Mohandas Ghandi pioneered the idea of non-violent resistance, but there are times and places where non-violence is little more than a ticket to a death camp.
