Culture

China Plays Hardball with Soft Power

Out with strongman Mao and in with svelte-suited diplomats and film personalities: Chinese leaders have learned the value of a warm smile and firm handshake

Jehangir Pocha

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Eyes Off the Prize

As Iraq dominates U.S. attention, China, India and Iran are emerging as the next world powers

Jehangir Pocha

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Rebiya Kadeer: The Uighur Dalai Lama

Falsely imprisoned, this human rights activist is fighting the Chinese government's right to rule her people.

Jehangir Pocha

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Chinas Growing Desert

Overgrazing is stripping arable lands, creating the potential for ecological refugees

Jehangir Pocha

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China Dissidents Disappeared

Officials round up 'bad elements' as the National People's Congress starts its session

Jehangir Pocha

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When Red Goes Green

A burgeoning Chinese environmental movement tries to stem the devastation wrought by the country's massive economic transformation.

Jehangir Pocha

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Cult of Ideology

North Korea struggles to save face by resisting crucial foreign aid

Jehangir Pocha

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Law Is Dead

Pressure to enforce China's one-child policy has led to horrific crimes by local governments

Jehangir Pocha

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Chinas Press Crackdown

The broadening of economic reforms in China has been met with greater restrictions on journalists

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A New Standard?

China's decision to revalue its currency may mark a change in the world's deal with the dollar

Jehangir Pocha

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Get Used to It

China's bid to take over Unocal is just the start of its plans for acquisitions

Jehangir Pocha

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Animosity in the East

Tensions flare between China and Japan

Jehangir Pocha

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The Coming Bird Flu Pandemic

Plagued by corruption and short on resources, Cambodia may be incubating a deadly contagion.

Jehangir Pocha

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The Axis of Oil

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Ethnic Tensions Smolder in China

Government blocks foreign journalists from reporting on Han-Hui riot

Jehangir Pocha

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Chinas Nuclear Ties

White House downplays reports that country gave weapons plans to Pakistan

Jehangir Pocha

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Tibet’s Gamble

Can the Dalai Lama’s China talks succeed?

Jehangir Pocha

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Friends in Need

Iran and India move closer

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Ally of Evil

Is the U.S. suffocating reform in Iran?

Jehangir Pocha

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Interview with Ebrahim Yazdi, leader of the Iran Freedom Movement

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Interview with Ali Asghar Gharavi, a member of the Iran Freedom Movement

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Broken People, Broken Promises

Dalits face a new threat from India's Hindu nationalists.

Jehangir Pocha