By Mariano Turzi | Domestic Politics
The Chinese Communist Party has identified "inner-party democracy" as the key to curbing corruption and preventing concentration of power at the local levels of government. But the political forces and interest groups that benefit from the central government's patronage will not give up their privileges easily. In this sense, Latin America's experience offers useful insights into the party's chances for success.
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Asia's Food Crisis Driving Broader Trade Shifts
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India Looks to Deepen Its Afghan Presence
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Ukraine's Election Clouds EU's Energy Future
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Sudan's Elections: Historic, but Futile?
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Iraq Elections: Maliki's Path to Re-election
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Trans-Pacific Partnership: A U.S. Entry to Asian Integration
By Sean Goforth
- Sudan Peace Deal Merely a Ploy
- Currency Spat Reveals Nervous Chinese Autocracy
- China's Missing Human Rights Lawyer
- Powerful Interests Stifle China Reforms
- Georgia: Tbilisi Trying New Way to Woo Abkhazia, South Ossetia
- Dismantling of Saudi-CIA Web Site Illustrates Need for Clearer Cyberwar Policies
- Israeli Suggests Steps to Aid Peace Talks
- What Comes After Marjah?
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World Citizen: Is Obama Anti-Israel?
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War is Boring: Avalanche Reaction Reveals Afghan Strengths, Weaknesses
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Global Insights: China's Military Buildup Stokes Regional Arms Race
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The New Rules: West Must Bridge Globalization's 'God Gap'
By Thomas P.M. Barnett
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By Nikolas Gvosdev | U.S. Foreign Policy
One of the most troubling features of the environment in Washington these days is the inability to make tough strategic choices. This is particularly apparent when foreign policy objectives conflict with domestic political priorities. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's recent trip to Brazil, where she unsuccessfully sought to enlist support on the question of Iran sanctions, is a case in point.
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