May 26, 2012

South China Sea Is No Powder Keg

China isn’t looking for conflict in the South China Sea. Indeed, it already seems to be moderating its language over it its spat with the Philippines.

Beijing Mixes Business and Politics?

Chinese diplomacy has long prided itself on not mixing business with politics. The truth is more complicated.

Rupee Continues Slide

India’s currency is plunging, making travel and education abroad expensive. Can the government stop the slide?

Iran and the West’s Taxi Meter

The West is happy, for now, to let the meter run on negotiations with Tehran. How high a price is Iran’s supreme leader willing to pay?