A thought-provoking study of democratization proposing that the spate of retreating democracies, one after another over the past two decades, is not just a series of exceptions.

Joshua Kurlantzick says that while many look to Indonesia as a model for the Middle East's current transition to democracy, the outcome in the Middle East may be quite different.

Joshua Kurlantzick discusses China's new approach to foreign policy.

Joshua Kurlantzick argues, "For all its economic might, Asia remains, overall, so much poorer than the United States that the region will take decades to catch up - if it catches up at all."

Joshua Kurlantzick says, "The junta might be building nukes--but is the United States doing anything about it?"

Joshua Kurlantzick argues, "China can't fix North Korea, so don't ask it to try."

Joshua Kurlantzick says the rising power of generals within the governments of Asia is fueling the regionwide arms race.

President Obama's Asia trip was marked by trade-related letdowns, missed opportunities, and fresh reminders that divergences of interests could be hard to finesse, say four CFR experts.

What will Obama focus on during his upcoming Asia trip? CFR experts Evan Feigenbaum, Joshua Kurlantzick, Scott Snyder, Edward Alden, and Sheila Smith discuss the agendas for India, Indonesia, South Korea, G20, and Japan.

Myanmar's military junta made sure the country's first elections in twenty years will favor the regime, but the polls still offer prospects for independent, civilian voices to emerge, says CFR's Joshua Kurlantzick.

Joshua Kurlantzick says China is starting to face consequences for its aggressive behavior in Asia.

New tensions in the South China Sea are a growing test to China's relations with the United States and China's Southeast Asian neighbors, writes CFR's Joshua Kurlantzick.

Joshua Kurlantzick discusses democracy and elections in Burma.

Joshua Kurlantzick discusses the "death of generosity" regarding foreign aid.

Joshua Kurlantzick reviews "If You Leave Us Here We Will Die:" How Genocide Was Stopped in East Timor, by Geoffrey Robinson.

U.S. talks with the junta in Myanmar have yielded few results, yet planned elections and a looming crisis in some border regions will force the U.S. to play a larger role, and possibly gain leverage with the regime, writes CFR's Joshua Kurlantzick.

Joshua Kurlantzick and Shelby Leighton ask, "Why bother with a coup when there are better ways to take control?"

Joshua Kurlantzick argues, The man who said he would be the first "Pacific president" has been no such thing."

Joshua Kurlantzick says Thailand, once synonymous with paradise, is now a violent mess.

Joshua Kurlantzick argues that Thailand is merely one example in the developing world of a struggle for political freedom creating divisions between the middle classes and the poor.

Joshua Kurlantzick says that in light of recent political uprisings in world politics, "monarchy seems relevant again."