Vol. 13, No. 30

April 21, 2008

Cover Story
Carrying a Torch for China
The predictable consequences of giving Beijing the 2008 Olympics
By Ethan Gutmann
Also in This Issue
  • An Economic Message for McCain — Irwin M. Stelzer

This issue featured Ethan Gutmann's examination of the consequences of awarding the 2008 Olympics to Beijing, exploring the political and human rights implications of the International Olympic Committee's decision to host the Games in China. The magazine also included Irwin M. Stelzer's analysis of economic policy messaging relevant to John McCain's presidential campaign.