Search results for: S. Frederick Starr
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China’s Growing International Role: Words, Deeds and Needs
...As China’s economy has grown, so has its international presence in a variety of areas, among which the military and security dimension is particularly important. This paper examines China’s...
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China’s stance on UNSC Reform: The Developing World Factor
...Pursuing smart diplomacy, building global alliance and pushing the cause of the developing world has been the hallmark of Chinese global diplomacy in recent times. Beijing’s advocacy for greater...
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Stepping Back From the Brink at Preah Vihear: Cambodia and Thailand’s Choice
...Regarded as a “sideshow” to U.S. foreign policy interests during America’s Vietnam era, Cambodia has often been overshadowed in the region by its more economically influential Southeast Asian neighbors....
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The Role of Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking in Kyrgyzstan’s Ethnic Crisis
...On October 10, Kyrgyzstan held parliamentary elections. According to reports, the elections were surprisingly free and fair. Unfortunately, the problem of state criminalization remains. The new government will face...
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Kim Jong-il’s Visit to China: An Abiding Friendship?
...After days of silence about Kim Jong-il’s recent secretive visit to China, the Chinese and North Korean news agencies Xinhua and KCNA released a statement saying that the traditional...