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India and the Afghan Endgame
As the U.S. starts to withdraw from Afghanistan, India’s military is stepping up with training for Afghans.
How to Help Chinese Students
Chinese students often have problems fitting in at U.S. universities. But there are steps to make things easier.
Obama’s Vital Asia Trade Mission
If Barack Obama wants to ensure opportunities, jobs and a safer world for the United States then there’s nothing more important than his trade mission to Asia.
North Korea’s Other Weapons Threat
International attention is usually focused on North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. But Pyongyang’s growing chemical and biological weapons capabilities are worrying Seoul.
The New Silk Road?
By Joshua Kucera
Burma Government Turns One
A year after the military junta held elections, there are signs of progress in Burma. But it’s still very early days.
Memo to Iran: Obama Won’t Let It Go
The latest IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program has strengthened the hand of those calling for tougher action. But the U.S. should open the diplomacy door wider.
Beijing Opens Up on Pollution
Beijing has opened its air pollution monitoring center to individual members of the public for the first time.
Deterrence Meets Great Wall
Despite the impression given by Western media, China’s underground nuclear “Great Wall” may cut tensions.
China’s Cyber Moves Hurting Beijing
China isn’t the only country engaged in cyber espionage. But perceptions of its increased activity risk undermining its soft power diplomacy.
The Clash of Civilizations?
Is the latest wave of Chinese students studying in the United States a ticking time bomb of cultural tension?
Getting Ready for the IAEA Storm
It’s unclear whether the new IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program has anything new. But even before its release, Israel has stoked speculation of a military strike.