China Is Every American Politician’s Favorite Scapegoat
American politicians are using China as a scapegoat for America’s problems.
Iran v. the US: Who is the Rational Actor on the Nuclear Question?
Because some things are worth reinforcing.
Was Obama’s ‘Afghan Surge’ A Failure?
To much fanfare, President Obama announced a shift in Afghan War policy in December 2009. There’s little evidence it’s worked.
Signs Of Trouble In The Chinese Economy
Signs are brewing that the Chinese economy is slowing down significantly.
2,000 Deaths Later, Americans Have Put Afghanistan Behind Them
The candidates aren’t talking about the war in Afghanistan very much, but that’s mostly because the American people don’t want them to.
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.
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.
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.
North Korea Threatens “Special Actions” Against The South
Another round of threats from North Korea.
American Soldier Kills At Least 15 Afghan Civilians
A tragic incident in Afghanistan that’s likely to have tragic consequences.
