The decision today by Ecuador’s President Rafael Correa to expel U.S. Ambassador Heather Hodges has little to do with hurt feelings over circumspect observations in a Wikileaked cable. Rather, this move signals Correa’s intention to create a political free-fire-zone in his country, as he cracks down on internal opponents and imposes the "Chávez model."

In honor of North Korea Freedom Week, an expert panel discusses human rights in North Korea following a presentation on the impact of recent events by Ambassador Robert R. King, the Obama administration's special envoy for North Korean human-rights issues.

At this AEI event in honor of North Korea Freedom Week, Ambassador Robert King, the Obama administration’s special envoy for North Korean Human Rights, remarked on the impact and meaning of recent events in North Korea.

Panelists will discuss questions about the strategic importance of Tibet to the United States and China.

A charismatic envoy's sudden downfall is the chance for Washington to move from engagement with Islamabad to containment.

Early signs are that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is downplaying the significance of Pyongyang's nuclear program.