Can China Pacify Its Restive Minorities Peacefully?
October 8, 2014 | China is experimenting with "soft power" approaches to its restive minority populations, but brute force remains an omnipresent threat.
Articles by Piero Sarmiento
China: Harmony vs. Power
May 23, 2014 | China's increased military spending might not preclude its "peaceful rise," but Beijing isn't inspiring any confidence among its neighbors.
U.S. and Russia Testing Each Other’s Commitments in Eastern Europe
May 5, 2014 | If Russia intensifies its presence in Ukraine, U.S. will face pressure from NATO allies to react.