Mar
31
An Olympic Opportunity
Filed Under 2008 Beijing Olympics, China | 81 Comments
Even last week, I thought about urging President Bush not to attend the Beijing Olympics. My logic was simple: Did FDR show up in Berlin as Der Fuhrer’s guest of honor? Was Jimmy Carter ever going to grace Moscow with his presence even if he hadn’t ordered its boycott? Why would Bush want to have […]
Mar
25
A New Day in Taiwan
Filed Under 2008 Taiwan Election, China, Taiwan | 1 Comment
Ma Ying-Jeou’s resounding victory in Saturday’s presidential election will usher in a new age in East Asia. Stability, the spirit of cooperation and perhaps, a sustainable peace, may finally find their place in the long troubled waters of the Taiwan Strait.
For that, we should thank Taiwan’s incredibly astute voters. Despite much speculation and media hand-wringing, […]