Professor of political science and dean of the Institute of Modern International Relations at Tsinghua University, Yan Xuetong, recently had one of his Chinese essays translated by Zhaowen Wu and David Liu and published as an Op-Ed in the New York Times. Professor Yan is also the editor of The Chinese Journal of International Politics. He is a political realist and a … [Read more...] about Yan Xuetong, “the country that displays more humane authority will win”
Michael Scheuer on Russia Today about America and the Muslim World
Former CIA agent of 20 years, turned historian, Dr. Michael Scheuer, recently discussed his views with Russia Today about America and the Muslim world. U.S. political leaders should absolutely heed what he had to say. The only disagreement I have with Scheuer is his view that the U.S. is inextricable in her feud with the Middle East. The U.S. and the West have the might to help … [Read more...] about Michael Scheuer on Russia Today about America and the Muslim World
America feeling missing out in Asia
With Obama meeting other East Asian countries in Hawaii these few days, the "American re-engagement with Asia" story is all of a sudden in vogue again. This new way of thinking actually started with President Obama's promise couple of years ago to double America's exports in the not too distant future. The goal itself is worthy and is an excellent way to channel America's … [Read more...] about America feeling missing out in Asia
Joe Wong
China Daily has a really good article out about comedian Joe Wong. He first debut on Letterman couple of years ago. Last year, he performed at the Radio Television Correspondence dinner at the White House. The thing that I most admire in Wong is his marching forward unencumbered by whatever perceived limitations that he might have - for example his accent. … [Read more...] about Joe Wong
Conniving News Network
The following image (h/t DJ) came via Zee M Kane (editor at The Next Web) of CNN cropping out an Israeli [see Citizen comment below] U.S. soldier's assault rifle. Some say the rifle is not pointed at the head of the enemy soldier. I think its hard to tell. But that's really irrelevant. What CNN did with the crop is to tell a lie. This is not unlike the bullshit this same … [Read more...] about Conniving News Network