National

As the fifth Prime Minister in four years takes office, the US should be concerned about its "indispensable ally." more

The future of Thai democracy doesn't look good, writes Bertil Linter, nor does the prospect of national reconciliation. more

What will it take for Japan to get back on top economically and politically? more

Dr. Abdullah Abdullah lays out threats to the progress Afghanistan has made since 2001. more

Duncan McCargo on the political turmoil in Thailand. more

Filipino voters went to the polls to choose their next president amid violence and voting problems. more

Unfazed by violence and snafus, millions vote in Philippine elections. View slideshow. more

A frank presentation by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib on the way forward for Malaysia and the U.S. more

Bernard Schwartz Fellow Hassan Abbas discusses the current situation in Pakistan and his hope for the country. more

China 1972

Ambassador Nicholas Platt discusses his personal memoir describing Nixon's historic visit to China in 1972. more

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