Playing Catch-up? West-China Competition in the Global South
A Western reproduction of Belt and Road is not desirable, let alone feasible. Rather, if the West is to make up ground in the Global South, it will start with win-win cooperation that takes the interests of non-aligned partners into account.
Backgrounder: China’s Blue Dragon Strategy for the Indo-Pacific
A response to US attempts to contain China’s military expansion, China’s Blue Dragon strategy envisions a widening PLA Navy footprint in three critical maritime arenas: the South China Sea, the East China Sea, and the Indian Ocean.
CHIPS Act Wins the Battle, But Not the Semiconductor War
The CHIPS Act buys time for the US semiconductor industry. But if Washington and other Western allies desire a lasting victory, they will have to beat Beijing at its own game.
National Security Education in China and Hong Kong
Examining the increasingly authoritarian and nationalist character of national security education in China.
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway: Better Late than Never
Twenty-seven years in the making, the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is finally under construction. The route could be a game-changer in China-Europe trade; however, significant financial, technical, and geopolitical challenges remain.
BRICS De-dollarization: Pipe Dream or Power Play?
There’s certainly a will behind BRICS de-dollarization efforts, but finding a way won’t be easy.
The Risk to America’s AI Dominance is Algorithmic Stagnation
To retain the competitive edge it currently enjoys, the United States must take active steps to create and harness the next wave of artificial intelligence.
The China-Pakistan Axis and Indian Ocean Geopolitics
Examining the economic and security imperatives underpinning China’s ongoing support, notably in the maritime domain, for longtime ally Pakistan.
Serbia Pivots Toward Beijing, Away from Brussels
Belgrade looks to reap the economic benefits of a closer alignment with Beijing, but the diplomatic dynamic may not be ‘win-win’ so far as Serbia’s future EU ascension is concerned.
Japan’s Diplomatic Bluebook Paints China as Central Villain
Japan’s latest Diplomatic Bluebook has identified China as a threat to the established regional order, continuing a deterioration of security perceptions years that began years ago.