East Asia Region
Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital city, is quickly becoming the playground of the world’s most isolated country. Despite sanctions banning imports and financial transactions into North Korea, third-party companies and Chinese middle-men ensure that shop fronts are kept stocked with a variety of foreign and luxury goods. The city itself has been restructured as well, with Read More…
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Steven Chadwick discusses Chinese oil dependency and its geopolitical implications for the South China Sea.
Kyle Chatterson takes a look at what bitcoin is, the misconceptions surrounding it, and why some think it could change the world.
Steven Chadwick discusses the geopolitical implications of North Korea’s upcoming fourth nuclear test in East Asia.
Fred Pai discusses China’s territorial disputes with the Philippines.
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Ian Whytock discusses the pitfalls of grouping economies together that have very little in common.
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As the EU and China step up joint activities in the Gulf of Aden, Paul Pryce discusses the need for closer NATO-China relations.