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November 19, 2011
![Harriers in the Taiwan Strait? Harriers in the Taiwan Strait?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/5964_5243aa789e0bc.jpg)
Harriers in the Taiwan Strait?
The U.S. may not be willing to sell Taiwan its latest F-16. But the Harrier jet could fill in some blanks for Taipei.
![Ensuring China’s Peaceful Rise Ensuring China’s Peaceful Rise](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/10116_524a2e9d0f65b.jpg)
Ensuring China’s Peaceful Rise
The best approach to China’s increased maritime assertiveness is to reinforce U.S. military alliances in Asia. It’s the most cost-effective way, too.
![The Burma Spring? The Burma Spring?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/18212_5280952fd66f7.jpg)
The Burma Spring?
Burma’s leadership is showing signs of change. It may be slow in coming, but it should also be welcomed.
![Why China and Russia Help Iran Why China and Russia Help Iran](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/10115_524a2e9b6ea0e.jpg)
Why China and Russia Help Iran
A new UN Security Council resolution expresses concern over Iran’s nuclear program, but offers little to stop it. China and Russia are happy for it to stay that way.
![Will 21st Century Be China’s? Will 21st Century Be China’s?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/18461_5280988ce015c.jpg)
Will 21st Century Be China’s?
Is China’s rise to hyper power status inevitable? The experience of the U.S. suggests maybe, but not for long.
![Will 21st Century Be China’s? Will 21st Century Be China’s?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/4381_52439839b30e6.jpg)
Will 21st Century Be China’s?
Is China’s rise to hyper power status inevitable? The experience of the U.S. suggests maybe, but not for long.
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My Chinese Election Day
Having a chance to vote was great. But it would be even better if I knew something about who I was voting for.