This morning’s Washington Post (31 January 2010) raised flags of concern over a change in China’s tone described as “triumphalist“ and “tough” in its response to US arms sales to Taiwan. It […]
Nationalism and Wars of Liberation
At the heart of America’s post 9/11 foreign policy is the thesis that all countries are desirous first and foremost of freedom and with it free elections. America sees itself as the […]
North Korea and Iran
Whether North Korea possesses nuclear weapons or simply lusts after them, one cannot help noting that the United States is adopting a very different approach to that of Iran. The latter denies […]
Territorial Disputes – Israel/Palestine and China/Tibet
In reponse to my post on China and my contention that it does not have a history of extra territorial acquisition, I was reminded ever so gently of the “Tibet Question”. The […]
North Korea and Iran
Whether North Korea possesses nuclear weapons or simply lusts after them, one cannot help noting that the United States is adopting a very different approach to that of Iran. The latter denies […]