Trump Cabinet Signals Escalating US-China Tensions
Donald Trump’s early cabinet picks are a who’s who of China hawks and critics, indicating mounting US-China tensions over the next four years.
Geopolitical Risks of a PLA Taiwan Blockade
The prospect of a Taiwan blockade by the PLA is increasingly floated as a less costly alternative to a full-on invasion of the island, but any blockade involves its own geopolitical risks.
Trump Won’t Bring Radical Change to US Foreign Policy in Asia
While Trump's tone and tactics may differ from his predecessor, the underlying direction of US foreign policy in Asia is unlikely to see major changes.
Foreign Firms Confront Escalating Challenges in China Market
As policy, economic, and geopolitical challenges mount, foreign firms are finding it harder to make money in the China market than a decade ago.
Great Power Rivalry Returns to the South Pacific
After a reprieve in the post-Cold War era, Pacific island countries are once again figuring prominently in the geopolitics of great power rivalry.
US-China Tensions: A Modern ‘Great Game’
Where many see the Cold War as the closest historical analogue to contemporary US-China tensions, the 19th century ‘Great Game’ is a much more apt comparison.
US–China Tensions: A Year of Posturing in the Pacific
Developments in the Pacific theater through 2024 suggest that both Washington and Beijing are actively preparing for the possibility of a future conflict.
