David R. Sands

David R. Sands covered numerous beats, including international trade, banking, politics and Capitol Hill, and spent eight years on the foreign desk as senior diplomatic correspondent. He has authored The Times' weekly chess column since 1993.

Articles by David R. Sands

Violence tars S. Africa’s racial-reconciliation image

South Africa was the "Rainbow Nation," the conqueror of the racist apartheid system and the economic hub of sub-Saharan Africa. But three weeks of violence, rioting and looting have badly tarred its reputation abroad. Published June 1, 2008

Iraqis oppose U.S. security pact

Intense opposition in Iraq to a new bilateral security agreement governing American forces in the country threatens the proposed pact's success. Published May 31, 2008

Japan sweetens offer to Africa

Africa's presidents, prime ministers and central bankers have been racking up frequent-flier miles in recent months as East Asia's booming economies host competing summits to make friends and influence people across the resource-rich continent. Published May 28, 2008