CHINA US Focus - Perspectives shaping the world's most important bilateral relationship

Iran is a state with cultural, economic and political influence, and its relations with the West are crucial for global governance. Showing respect and building trust can never be more than enough.

It has been a tumultuous 2012 for the Korean peninsula since the demise of Kim Jong-Il and the ascent of his son Kim Jong-Un to the North Korean leadership last December.  In February, the pioneering Leap Day Deal was announced, with Pyongyang agreeing to suspend all nuclear tests, uranium enrichment and long-range missile tests, and [...]