Order reigns in Beijing. So far. – Part II
Tradition dictates that regularity is essential. Only then is the cycle of the seasons maintained, water is available, and…
Order reigns in Beijing. So far. – Part I of IV
During the Great Proletariat Cultural Revolution, the specter of the exam pervaded China: “does 1 divide into…
USA and China: Colluding and Contending
A difficult question requires an articulate response. Why is the territorial dispute between China and Japan over the Diaoyu…
Where is US Policy Pivoting in the Pacific?
Moving the focus of US foreign policy from the Middle East to the Far East is the essence of…
China and India Revisit a 50 Year-Old War
Tensions are rising, high up on the roof of the world. India and China are contesting an unresolved nightmare…
BRICS and Their Parallel Monetary Fund
It would be wise to contemplate the reasons why a simple acronym was transformed into an organization as an…
From PIGS to FISH
Acronyms can have a life of their own; they multiply, and draw inspiration from the animal world. The “BRIC”…
Italy’s Economic Ties With India Have Bigger Problems Than The Recent Maritime Scandal
Throughout the tormented saga of the Italian Marines being held in India there has been speculation regarding the potential…
Here Comes China’s First Lady!
While Sinologists are busy trying to determine why Xi Jinping chose Russia as his first foreign visit as President…
The Inheritance Of Wen Jiabao
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has submitted aprogress report for his government’s performance to the National People’s Congress for the…