At the local level, many government leaders are eager to attract jobs of any sort - whether foreign or domestic companies - and to retain the jobs they have. Nationally, however, many politicians fret over issues of sustainability, control, and self-sufficiency (among others), which are raised by the question: How much should we integrate ourselves into the global economy? However, national leaders can no longer operate in a cocoon. Whatever may be the intended audience for their statements, thanks to international media and the internet almost every word will reach a global audience - often bringing unforeseen consequences. Politics is seldom purely local anymore. The following articles have been assembled to shed light on these and other related issues.

For Talks to Succeed, China Must Admit to a Tibet Problem Michael C. Davis YaleGlobal, 16 May 2008 China should view the Dalai Lama as a partner, not an opponent

Balance of Payments: What a Bash Bruce Stokes CongressDaily, 16 May 2008 Fear of globalization does not yet mean loathing of China

Designing Asia Ellen L. Frost YaleGlobal, 12 May 2008 Chinese-led integration of East Asia spurs an economic boom and diminishes US role in the region

People of Faith Seek New Dialogue on Immigration People of Faith Seek New Dialogue on Immigration Jim Wallis The San Francisco Chronicle, 9 May 2008 A crackdown on illegal immigration fails to assist US workers and draws sympathy for immigrants

Immigration Issues End a Pennsylvania Grower’s Season Paul Vitello The New York Times, 9 May 2008 Politics frighten workers and put some growers out of business

So Clinton Was Right About Beijing and Jello Richard McGregor The Financial Times, 8 May 2008 Online passion and rumors can move at quicker pace than reason and truth

Olympic Torch Protests Pose Dilemma for Host Nations Barbara Demick The Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2008 China forces the world to choose between free speech and good relations

China Ascendant – Part II Pranab Bardhan YaleGlobal, 28 April 2008 Virulence of nationalism – of China and others like India – does not bode well

Games Tensions on Slippery Track Jason Dean and Andrew Batson The Wall Street Journal, 28 April 2008 The Chinese express disappointment and anger over Tibet criticisms

China Ascendant – Part I Bertil Lintner YaleGlobal, 25 April 2008 Checkbook diplomacy raises China’s standing with Laos and Cambodia

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