China's (tiny) peacekeeping role
Friday, May 22, 2009 at 2:06AM
Thomas P.M. Barnett

REPORT: China's Growing Role in UN Peacekeeping, Asia Report N°166, International Crisis Group, 17 April 2009

Great trend, but note the tiny body commitment (2,000 from a million-plus-man military). China has the right instinct, but it's nowhere near approaching the commitment that could be described as "pulling its weight" globally.

(Thanks: Matthew Stannard)

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