John Pollock explains the significance of the 2015 Victory Day parade in Beijing, and how it is shaping the future of Asia’s worldview.
Author: John Pollock
John Pollock holds a Master of Arts in International Security and Terrorism from the University of Nottingham. Since graduation he has worked in Brussels and London focusing on international relations. His areas of research are on security and foreign policy issues facing China, Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific.
70 Years On: Japan’s Role in WWII Continues to Haunt Ties with Beijing
John Pollock uncovers some of China’s old wounds that remain from Japan’s role from WWII.
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.
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.
In China, the “Century of Humiliation” Drives the Nationalist Narrative
John Pollock examines China’s recent drop in economic growth, and its effects on domestic nationalism and foreign events.
Japan Goes Global: The US-Japan Defence Guidelines
John Pollock explores the newly released Guidelines for US-Japan Defence Cooperation, and what it means for the expansion of Japan’s national defence strategies.
Tensions in the South China Sea Mark China’s Growing Regional Influence
John Pollock discusses the highly contested area of the South China Sea and the power China is exerting in the region.
From Look East to Act East: Modi Reasserts India’s Foreign Policy
The landslide election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2014, remains seven months on, a stunning display of popular democracy in India. In an election that lasted from April 7 to May 12th, 8,251 candidates contested 543 Lok Sabha parliamentary seats, in a country where voter eligibility surpassed 814 million people. The turnout, reported Read More…
A Confluence of Interests
John Pollock discusses the increasing defense ties between India and Japan, and outlines their prior diplomatic history.
Medak Pocket: Canada at war in Yugoslavia
Looking at Canada’s role in the international world, John Pollock looks at the Canada’s involvement in the former Yugoslavia and the Medak Pocket.