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...foreign policy research fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies in Sydney and a visiting fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington...
Supporters of gay rights took another hit as Maine became the 31st state to reject same-sex marriage at the ballot box. But a Washington State measure allowing gay civil unions appeared likely to pass...
...think that it’s an opportunity for Republican candidates to distinguish themselves because there are many people who are unhappy with Washington and disaffected with Pelosi’s leadership,” said Colin J. Motley ’10, president of the Harvard Republican Club...
...Sunday, his visit marked a pivotal moment in the two countries' relationship. While the U.S. and China once met to discuss topics of mutual importance, their talks are now occupied with issues of significance to the entire planet. From North Korea to Iran, global warming to global trade imbalances, Washington is increasingly dependent on Beijing's cooperation. The U.S. and China often find things to disagree about. As the world's most powerful democracy and the world's most powerful authoritarian state, they are bound to clash, even as their economic relationship draws them closer. But at a time when...
...Those relations resumed in October when Xu Caihou, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, visited Washington. "Xu went to America and talked to Obama about arms sales," says Yan Xuetong, director of the Institute of International Studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing. "But the arms sales will continue because of the Taiwan Relations Act. That shows that they can talk nicely, but can't reach an agreement...