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The Pentagon’s Massive Intelligence Failure on China
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Asia & Pacific
What Are the Lessons of Vietnam for Ukraine Today?
As the left did in nearly all earlier cases of struggles for colonial liberation, so in this one too it should stand with the liberation movement.
The Future of Korean Democracy
Korea faces the same democratic deficits as other countries–polarized opinion, rising populism, pervasive fake news–just when it needs responsive democracy the most.
The Greenwashing Scam Behind COP27’s Flop
This year’s UN climate conference offered some reason to celebrate. But the growing clout of the “carbon capture” industry is hindering urgent efforts to clamp down on fossil fuels.
What If the U.S. and China Really Cooperated on Climate Change?
Can Green diplomacy save the world?
U.S. Focus on Great Power Competition Deters Climate Progress
The United States is taking an increasingly confrontational stance toward China and Russia rather than working with them to address the climate crisis.
The Future of China’s Green Revolution
In the space of a single generation, China transformed itself into a global economic giant. Now, at the same rapid rate, it must lead the world by greening its enormous economy.
Will China Replace the U.S. — Or Will the Two Powers Stalemate?
China is beset by crises of growth, while the U.S. struggles with crises of decline. Could this create an opening for a more decentralized international system?
The American Empire Runs Through the Compact States
U.S. officials envision imperial roles for Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
The Climate Legacy of the British Empire
As the global media obsessed over the royal succession, one-third of Pakistan, a former British colony, was underwater.