China is Myanmar's UN Security Council protector and patron. This stark fact is the first thing to consider before entering into a long-winded debate about how much pressure China should apply to Myanmar diplomatically, or in any other way.

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By Johnny Neihu
Knock, knock.

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By Enrique Dussel Peters
Relations between China and Latin America and the Caribbean are paradoxical. As bilateral trade increases and diplomatic relations strengthen, a lack of knowledge persists between the two regions, and in some cases tensions are growing. Hardly any major projects between China and Latin America have been initiated by the private, public or academic sectors, and bilateral institutions do not yet reflect the weight of economic dynamics.

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Assured that it would not slow the development of long-range missiles, Nikita Khruschev gave the nod to a program to develop the world's first satellite
By Warren Leary
He is 72 now, a distinguished engineer and author who holds several advanced degrees and a senior fellowship at the Watson Institute for International Studies at Brown University. But 50 years ago, he had a singular vantage point on the Soviet Union's triumphant leap into space.

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By Larry Rohter
The Amazon is a realm of fantastic landscapes and a legion of fables and legends, starting with the one-breasted female warriors after whom the region is named. But it is also the home of writers who, despite the vast canvas before them and their own considerable talent, have had problems making their voices heard beyond the jungle.

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By Vaclav Havel
In the coming days -- perhaps even hours -- the destiny of Burma (also known as Myanmar), and the fates of over 50 million Burmese, will be decided. Today's crisis has been brewing for many years. But nobody knew with any precision just when open revolt against Burma's military dictatorship would erupt.

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More metal for Taiwan?

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