Does U.S.-China trade dispute mean a new Cold War?
The U.S. and China are engaged in a tit-for-tat trade dispute affecting billions of dollars of commerce. Do the tensions…
In Hong Kong, young protesters return with a vengeance
Youth in Hong Kong have poured into the streets to protest against a proposed law they say threatens the city's…
Forgetting Tiananmen for prosperity and stability
China's rulers have suppressed memories of Tiananmen protests of 1989 while offering prosperity and stability. But what if a crisis…
Children in Afghanistan earn hard living on the streets
Millions of children in Afghanistan work full or part time. After Kabul's public transit system collapsed, a new form of…
Remembering Tiananmen. Or not
It's been 30 years since China's army crushed protests in Tiananmen Square. Can Beijing come to terms with its past…
Decoder: Why the South China Sea matters to all of us
The South China Sea has become one of the world's most dangerous flash points. So far, the dispute has not…
In Afghanistan, winning peace requires diplomacy
The war in Afghanistan is the longest military conflict in U.S. history. It has failed. The key to peace is…
Female genital mutilation stalks the U.S.
Female genital mutilation persists in many countries. While efforts to curb the rite are progressing worldwide, the practice has gained…
Sri Lanka terrorist attacks reignite familiar problems
After extremists killed hundreds in Easter suicide bombings, Sri Lanka's minority Muslim population now has to worry about retaliatory attacks.
I’m Asian-American and finally proud of it
Mocked and belittled as an Asian-American, I was desperate to fit in with my American peers. With time and age,…