A community that was in danger of becoming complacent is now galvanized to political action
Asia
Stop Catastrophizing Relief Efforts in the Philippines
The scaremongering is undermining delivery of supplies
What’s Holding Japanese Women Back
Prime Minister Abe’s call for women to “rise up” is great, but he needs to change Japan’s sexist business culture
Gang Rapists Sentenced to Death, but India’s Denial Will Continue
India is not the only country dealing with high rates of violence against women, but we have perfected the ability to look away.
China’s Kinder, Gentler Show Trial
Rigged or not, the riveting proceedings against Communist official Bo Xilai have meant progress
Viewpoint: Don’t Rush to Judge on Steubenville
Our emotional response to this rape case erodes the pursuit of justice, for both the victim and the accused
Rape in India: A Result of Sex Selection?
The preference for male babies—and the resulting skewed sex ratio—may be at the root of the rise in violence against women
Nuclear Power and Superstorms Don’t Mix
Now is the time to assess future risks to our dependence on nuclear energy
Viewpoint: Bashing China Is the Politics of the Weak
The return of a “Chinese menace” ad shows that America’s not ready to face itself
Who Should Romney Pick For Vice-President?
The Republican strategist and Democratic pollster in their biweekly face-off about Election 2012
Our Real Blind Spot About China
Americans can’t be more like the Chinese, but they can nurture their own homegrown advantages
Will Events in China Have Any Lasting Impact on Obama?
The Republican strategist and Democratic pollster in their biweekly face-off about Election 2012
Bo Xilai and the Return of Politics
China prospered In part because it purged itself of real politicians. That’s over