Ronald Tiersky, RealClearWorld
Minxin Pei, Project Syndicate
China's tough stance toward Taiwan has so far proved counter-productive, bringing no concessions from the government in Taipei and exacerbating tensions with the US. Unless China changes course, an escalating battle of wills with the US could erupt into direct conflict.
Alex Burghart, Spectator
When Bishop Guy of Amiens looked across the Channel in the 11th century he saw teeming London [which] shines bright. A most spacious city, full of evil inhabitants, and richer than anywhere else in
Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker
Decades after Franco's regime, a new government and its citizens seek to unearth the crimes of the past.
Amy Mackinnon, FP
Tensions between Moscow and Minsk have sparked worries over another Russian annexation.
Norma Torres, AQ
Washington is giving President Morales a pass on his efforts to evade justice, writes the first Guatemalan elected to the U.S. Congress.
Tim Harford, Financial Times
Elected politicians are threatening harm to their own country as a bargaining tactic
