Wen Jiabao
China’s Latest Bid to Flex Its Regional Muscle and Intimidate Tibet
Kathmandu—After four prime ministers in four years, Nepal might finally be entering a period of stability. On November 1, Nepalese politicians reached a deal on demobilizing nearly 20,000 Maoist fighters who have been in limbo since a 2006 peace agreement ended the ten year insurgency. A second priority, drafting a constitution, may now also be within reach thanks to a compromise on power sharing among the major political parties. READ MORE >>
Behold China
Export Promotion, American Style
This past summer, National Economic Council Director Larry Summers laid out a new vision for the next American economy: one that is export-oriented, low-carbon, innovation-fueled, and opportunity-rich. Dr. READ MORE >>
Did Obama Really Sidestep The U.N. At Copenhagen?
A Deal At Copenhagen After All? Er, Sort Of.
It looks like, at the very last minute, the heads of state at Copenhagen pulled a rabbit out of the ol' cap and struck a deal—but it's a mangy-looking rabbit at that. Here's the Wall Street Journal: READ MORE >>
This Giant Isn't Sleeping
Peking Over Our Shoulder
The annals of Sino-American relations have seen more than a few celebrity-diplomats: Henry Kissinger, a young Richard Holbrooke, and, of course, the current secretary of state. But, unless the record has been lost to history, none has ascended to this rarefied plane of geopolitics while running the Office of Management and Budget. READ MORE >>
The Chinese--also Not Sleeping Well
One of the top creditors of the entity known as "America," Chinese premier Wen Jibao, is getting a little anxious about his investment. Per the FT: READ MORE >>
