John Pollock discusses Xi Jinping’s increasing power and influence in China, and the growing cult of personality surrounding his leadership.
John Pollock
Will China Implement an Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) in the South China Sea?
John Pollock analyzes the maritime dispute between Japan and China in the East China Sea.
A Cycle of Escalation is Underway between Washington and Beijing
In his article, John Pollock analyzes how the militarization of the disputed waters in the South China Sea led to increased tensions between China and the US.
The Return of Japan’s Ambition: Shinzo Abe’s Assertive Foreign Policy
In his article, John Pollock analyzes the shift in Japanese foreign policy after Shinzo Abe took office in 2012.
Japan Prepares for Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) in the East China Sea
In order to secure its position in the East China Sea, Japan prepares to develop its own A2/AD strategy to deny maritime spaces to Chinese naval forces.
Narenda Modi and the Question of Hindu Nationalism in India- Part II
John Pollock discusses the 2002 massacres in Gujarat state under then chief minister Narendra Modi and asks whether the same mistakes are being made again in India
Narendra Modi and the Question of Hindu Nationalism in India- Part I
John Pollock discusses the rise of Hindu nationalism under Narendra Modi’s BJP party and the targeting of minorities in India.
China’s Coming Coup: Xi Jinping’s War on Corruption and Jiang Zemin
John Pollock discusses Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive and the role it is playing in removing former President Jiang Zemin’s influence within the Communist Party ahead of China’s transition of power 2022.
How the Summer’s “Great Fall of China” Revealed the Communist Party’s Worst Fears- Part II
John Pollock discusses the implications for China following the summer’s stock market collapse and the role played by the Communist Party.
How the Summer’s “Great Fall of China” Revealed the Communist Party’s Worst Fears- Part I
John Pollock discusses in detail the summer collapse of China’s Shanghai Stock Index and the implications for China’s transition from a command to a market economy.