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Ho Chi Minh’s Dream at History’s End
Since the end of the Cold War, most people assume that, with exception of North Korea, the ex-Communist world…
The Case for Chinese Democracy
It was over 100 years ago that Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, a pivotal figure in the 1911 revolution that overthrew the Qing…
Lester Pearson and the Suez Crisis: Lessons in Canadian…
To date, only one Canadian has ever received the Nobel Peace Prize. Lester B. Pearson, Secretary of State for…
Neo-Nationalism in the Far East: A Cause for Concern?
Neo-nationalism seeks to define new ways to advocate and preserve a national ethos. Unfortunately, in some…
China and Japan in Anarchy: A Neorealist and…
On September 11th, 2012, China issued a statement explaining its claim to sovereignty over a group of islands…
Zion on Ice: What is the Jewish Autonomous Oblast?
If asked to name the languages of northeast Asia, Yiddish probably wouldn’t be the first to come to mind. Yet…
Defining War: Continuation of Policy Goals through…
War is a puzzling inter-state activity for political theorists. While several scholars such as James…
Khmer News: Protests in Cambodia
Although it received little media attention, Cambodia’s civil society has been actively campaigning and protesting…
State Cohesion: Finding The Narrative In Afghanistan
News coverage of political developments in Afghanistan evokes a unique sense of chaos and confusion. Headlines on…
The Hard Truth of China’s Soft Power: Chinese Aid in…
In recent years, China has emerged as a significant economic and political player in Africa, committing $75…
A “De-Americanized” World: The Issue of China’s…
On Sunday, China’s official news agency called for the world to consider “de-Americanizing”: “As US politicians…
“Lest Ye Become a Monster”: North Korean…
Just another day on the 38th parallel. Soldiers, separated by North and South, populate the ubiquitously…