The Three Fronts of The Neo-Cold War
The regional front lines of a new era of global conflict are solidifying in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific.
Backgrounder: China Economy Year in Review
China’s state authorities are projecting confidence as they hope for a rebound, but the structural contradictions that thwarted economic growth in 2023 still loom large over the year to come.
China in 2024: More Challenges to International Order
The year 2024 will witnesses a dynamic and assertive China, challenging the existing global order across economic, military, and diplomatic fronts.
Cross-Strait Relations Remain in Washington’s Long Lens
Whoever wins the upcoming presidential election, Taiwan will remain a focal point in US-China relations, exerting major influence over geopolitics and the military equilibrium of Asia.
The Lobito Corridor: Washington’s Answer to Belt and Road in Africa
With the launch of the Lobito Corridor, Washington has made clear its intention to compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Africa.
Funan Techo Project Calls for Joint Approach to Mekong Development
A new China-Cambodia canal project risks ecological damage in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, highlighting the need for a joint approach to development.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Rising Global Ambitions
The SCO, with its expanding membership and ambitious goals, stands at a critical juncture in its quest for greater global influence.
Serbia Elections to Prolong Questions of Stability and Security in Western Balkans
Another Vučić mandate will only exacerbate longstanding geopolitical contradictions in the Western Balkans.
Backgrounder: Myanmar’s Kyaukpyu Port
Will Kyaukpyu Port ever take its place among other Belt and Road megaprojects like Gwadar and Hambantota?
China’s Spamouflage Disinformation Campaigns: A Threat to Private Business?
China-based ‘Spamouflage’ campaigns have been detected targeting US private businesses, but that doesn’t mean they’re having their intended effect.