Big Brother versus YouTube
For China, the Olympics are no longer a sporting event – they are a battle to define how the country is seen by its citizens and the world
Asia
Drafting a new Afghan-Pakistan strategy
Europe and the U.S need a new strategy to deal with Afghanistan and Pakistan. A transatlantic Baker-Hamilton-style commission is necessary
Sarkozy and the Olympics
Nicolas Sarkozy will soon announce whether he will attend the opening ceremony of the Olympics. He should definitely go
Donors must rethink their Afghan strategy
The Paris conference this week is a “last-chance” saloon for Afghanistan and donor governments
Weaning Afghanistan off drugs
The Afghan opium economy continues to grow. To have any chance of success, international efforts need to focus on security and bringing criminal kingpins to justice through a specialised UN court
No Afghan spring
The assasination attempt on Hamid Karzai should prompt a re-think of the international community’s Afghan policy
For Tibet, Barroso’s China visit is key
During his upcoming visit to China, EC President Barroso will need to convince the Chinese leadership to begin talks with the Dalai Lama
Tibet – avoiding the tie-break
EU governments should put concrete demands to the Chinese government, including a comprehensive review of its Tibet policy
The threat of a boycott
European leaders need to follow France and Poland’s example and take a tougher line on China, with real political threats, if the situation in Tibet does not improve
Seeking a new international approach on Afghanistan and Pakistan
Kai Eide’s appointment as the UN envoy in Kabul provides an opportunity to craft a new international strategy for Afghanistan and the region