Washington’s major limitation towards Russia is not a lack of military leadership, but a lack of moral leadership.
Japan Still Hobbled by Racism and Militarism
Not only has Japan been unable to face its past, it’s weighed down by a staggering national debt.
The BRICS: Challengers to the Global Status Quo
Can the BRICS wrest control of the global economy from the United States and Europe, or will their internal contradictions tear them apart?
A Unified Korea—on the Soccer Field at Least
For the Korean diaspora, international sporting events are a small but symbolically potent exercise in Korean reunification.
Will Sanctions Sideline the U.S. Dollar?
The recent round of sanctions aimed at Moscow could backfire on Washington by accelerating a move away from the dollar as the world’s reserve currency.
Malaysia’s Relationship With Israel Gets Frostier
The ongoing crisis in Gaza has pushed the Malaysia-Israel relationship to the point of no return.
The U.S. Is Deporting Cambodian Refugees and Orphaning Their Children
In the United States, whose bombing of Cambodia paved the way for the Khmer Rouge, many refugees now face the prospect of deportation under a draconian U.S. immigration regime.
Buddhism and Ethnic Cleansing in Myanmar
Buddhist monks in Myanmar rival Islamist extremists in their intolerance.
Why the U.S. Should Engage North Korea Right Now
Sticks and carrots won’t get North Korea to give up its nukes. But a peace treaty and security guarantees might.
Hong Kong’s Simmering Revolt Against Fake Democracy
A showdown looms over Hong Kong’s democratic demands and Beijing’s apparent determination to thwart them.