1. The Folly of More Burma Sanctions

    Politics Southeast Asia Burma

    With the first signs of reform there in decades, the US plan to extend sanctions against the government is misguided and self-defeating, says David Steinberg.

  2. Why to Accept Iran’s Talks Offer

    Central Asia Security Iran

    Ahmadinejad’s offer to return to talks over Iran’s nuclear programme may not be sincere. But accepting it may be the least bad option.

  3. EU Pushing Sri Lanka Toward China

    Security South Asia Sri Lanka

    Western pressure on Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa over the defeat of the Tamil Tigers risks creating another Burma.

  4. China-EU Marriage on the Rocks, but Salvageable

    East Asia Economy China

    The China-EU marriage has rarely been a happy one, says Chatham House Senior Fellow Kerry Brown. But it's one that can still be saved.