Margaret analyzes the spectacle and ramifications of China’s recent display of military power
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Improving Ties between Japan and China? Underlying Tensions Remain
John Pollock discusses the destabilizing economic relationship between China and Japan, which heavily relates to the disputed Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands.
Is There a Possibility for Peace in Afghanistan?
Evan Blackwell considers the prospects for peace in Afghanistan.
Assessing America’s Strategic Options toward China, Part VII: Which Will Prevail?
In the final article of of a seven-part series, Michael Lumbers examines America’s future strategic options toward China.
Xi Jinping’s Dream for China
John Pollock examines Xi Jinping’s vision that has led to the rise of China’s economy since the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Assessing America’s Strategic Options toward China, Part VI: Offshore Balancing
In the sixth of of a seven-part series, Michael Lumbers examines America’s future strategic options toward China.
The Ultimate Global Leaders’ Superlative Quiz
The world is your high school and its leaders, your classmates. It’s time to choose your Class Superlatives with this fun quiz. Judge away!
Is China Greece’s Plan B?
In the midst of extenuating circumstances, can Greece turn to China for help?
The Beginning of China’s Second Golden Age? Xi Jinping’s “New Silk Road”
Evan Blackwell examines the underpinnings of China’s New Silk Road.
Sanctions: Turning Russia Eastward
Kristyn Byrnes discusses how escalating violence in Ukraine is likely to extend Western sanctions against Russia while Putin looks to China for survival.