The Corruption Before Trump
We are where we are in American politics, in part, because all these big-picture projects succeeded in enriching private interests … but failed to achieve their...
Tag: China
Great Books of China: From Ancient Times to the Present by Frances Wood
If you get anything from this book as a Western reader, it is learning about the richness and diversity of Chinese writing. Not only is the poetry very strong, ...
Restless Empire: China and the World Since 1750 by Odd Arne Westad
A great introductory read for novices of Chinese international relations.
Ian Morris on The Patterns of History
This week Pejman and I spoke with Ian Morris, author of Why the West Rules - For Now, about how geography helps significantly shape destiny, how it explains the...
God Is Red by Liao Yiwu
If you feel sorry for yourself, read this book. If you think American politics are bad, read this book. If you need some inspiration for your faith, read this b...
Best-Loved Chinese Proverbs by Theodora Lau
Sometimes books I read or receive just get lost in the hustle and bustle of life. I am sure this never happens to you, but sometimes I just am not that organize...