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January 1, 2006

Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and Disarmament
The Anthrax Letters

This publication is now archived. How many letters containing anthrax were sent out in the 2001 attacks?FBI investigators believe four letters were sent. Contaminated letters sent to the New York Pos…

Backgrounder

October 11, 2018

China
Christianity in China

Tens of millions of Chinese now identify as Christians, and the number has grown rapidly, posing challenges for a government that is officially atheist and wary of threats to its power.

Chinese Catholics attend an Ash Wednesday mass at a state-sanctioned church in Beijing.
Backgrounder by Eleanor Albert

November 3, 2006

Elections and Voting
Congress, Foreign Policy, and the Democratic Party

Polls continue to show Democrats regaining control of at least one house of Congress in the November 7 elections. If this happens, they could exercise greater oversight of executive bodies and trade …

Backgrounder by Robert McMahon

December 5, 2008

Tibet
The Question of Tibet

A primer on the dispute over Tibet’s sovereignty, which has risen to public attention following recent protests in Lhasa and demonstrations surrounding the 2008 Olympic Games.

Backgrounder by Jayshree Bajoria

December 5, 2006

China
Modernizing the People’s Liberation Army of China

China is transforming its People’s Liberation Army into a leaner, modernized force, raising U.S. concerns over Beijing’s long-term military goals.

Backgrounder by Carin Zissis