Current Geopolitics a Recipe for War
Geopolitical flashpoints are multiplying across several continents, and no one is stepping up to deal with them.
Was China Betting on Russian Defeat All Along?
The best outcome of the Ukraine invasion for Beijing is a weakened, isolated, and dependent Russia. Perhaps this was the plan all along.
Backgrounder: The People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM)
Exploring the history, composition, and tactics of the ‘little blue men’ of China’s littoral waters – the People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia.
Strategic Use of Migration: The View from Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela
The shifting economic, security, and diplomatic imperatives surrounding migration from different Latin American states illustrates how US migration policy cannot follow a one-size-fits-all approach.
China’s Economy Turning a Corner?
New retail, manufacturing, and industrial data suggest a tentative recovery for China’s economy, however real estate remains a concern.
ECB Makes Its Choice: Price Stability over Growth
Persistent inflationary pressure on wages and food prices was enough to delay the ECB’s pivot toward monetary easing, despite a euro zone economy that continues to languish.
US and Germany Reach a Deal on Nord Stream 2
Ultimately, this zero-sum decision between two US allies was hardly a Sophie’s choice.
House Select Committee on CCP and the Future of US China Policy
The upcoming 2024 elections will be critical in determining the ongoing effectiveness of a House committee focused on competition with the CCP, along with the direction of Washington’s China policy in general.
Backgrounder: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
Assessing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) after six years: Has the project's original ambition been realized?
Coalition Talks to Impact Economy, EU Policy in Germany
Angela Merkel is poised to come out on top in next week’s Germany elections, but coalition negotiations will be anything but easy.