Tag
United States
America Leads the World in Nuclear Tests
The U.S. has conducted twenty more nuclear tests than the rest of the world combined, according to a new analysis.
A Complex Calculus: China's North Korea Dilemma
It remains in Beijing’s self-interest to provide aid to Pyongyang. The alternatives, like a North Korean collapse, could be far worse.
China Slams America on Human Rights
The two countries trade barbs on human rights, with China making some interesting claims.
What If U.S. and South Korea Won't Negotiate With North Korea?
Pyongyang could find itself in an interesting situation, with only one solution.
Pressure Mounts on Laos Over Missing Activist
International concern over human rights in Laos is growing over the disappearance of Sombath Somphone.
EU-US Free Trade Agreement: End of the Asian Century?
Could the push for a transatlantic free trade agreement overshadow similar efforts in the Asia-Pacific?
East Timor Risks All in Oil Dispute
Tensions between East Timor and Woodside Petroleum mount over oil fields in the Timor Sea.
Iran, U.S. to Fight IOC’s Wrestling Cut
Iran and the U.S. are setting politics aside to save wrestling’s place at the 2020 Olympics.
Miss Wu Trademark Gets Second Look in Taiwan
Fashion designer Jason Wu has another chance to justify his Miss Wu trademark in Taiwan. Can America’s First Lady help his case?
America's Pivot: One Big Contradiction
“If Washington isn’t comfortable with a more powerful China…making China wealthier by trading with it doesn’t make much sense.”
A Bipartisan National Security Agenda
When Mitt Romney and Barack Obama meet, they should outline a consensus on four common sense issues.
American Dreams, Indian Realities
Both nations must consider the others strategic interests — and craft realistic goals for success.