Global Forecast (03-29-2018)
Frantic US-China trade talks get underway, Turkey eyes Iraq’s Sinjar region, and Russian diplomats are expelled throughout the Western world.
Trump Expands His Trade War to China
The opening volleys have been fired in the long awaited US-China trade war.
Emperor Xi Ascends to the Throne in China
For better or worse, the elimination of presidential term limits will be looked back on as a turning point in modern Chinese history.
What to Expect from the Trump-Xi Summit
Which will prevail during President Trump’s visit to the Middle Kingdom – style or substance?
Better Late than Never: China the Peacemaker on North Korea?
China has pivoted toward rapprochement with South Korea. Is this a prelude to a more proactive stance on the crisis on the Korean Peninsula?
Introducing China’s New Politburo Standing Committee
With this latest standing committee, President Xi Jinping has cemented his authority over the Party for the next five years.
President Xi Looks to Consolidate Power at 19th Party Congress
With no heir apparent in sight, President Xi is expected to seed Party and state organs with his closest allies. Does this mean a third term is in the cards?
Backgrounder: One Belt, One Road
What are the prospects for China’s massive One Belt, One Road initiative?
Backgrounder: US-Vietnam Relations
China’s rise in the Asia-Pacific is bringing together two former enemies.
Citrus Summit Signals Business as Usual in US-China Relations
Like his predecessors, President Trump campaigned on a platform of getting tough on China. And like his predecessors, he has reversed course upon assuming office.