China, Iran and Sanctions: What's a Rising Power to Do?

Huffington Post by Elizabeth Lynch | Sep. 30, 2009 (News Analysis)

Why is China so hesitant to support sanctions against a country that is secretly developing nuclear capabilities? History, geo-politics and economic ties are what set China apart from its Security Council brethren in dealing with Iran. But China's growth as a world power has caused it to become a stakeholder in the current system. With this new-found power, China has begun to realize its actions, or lack of action, does in fact shape the world's future ... Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S.
Topics: China, Iran, Iran Nuclear Program, Foreign Policy
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Sep 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM PDT
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 by Derek Hawkins - Sep. 30, 2009

Impressive analysis of China's interests in tomorrow's Security Council negotiations with Iran. Lynch writes that contrary to what some observers have said, China's silence on Iran may be its best bargaining chip ahead of the talks.

And while political pundits, the media and elected officials in the West are currently criticizing China for not throwing its weight behind sanctions, it is China’s ... More »

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    Christian Science Monitor by Peter Ford | Sep. 30, 2009 (News Analysis)
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