Echoes of 1914: Lessons for East Asia from the Triple Entente
As the Indo-Pacific region becomes the epicenter of global strategic competition, the international community must confront a disquieting historical parallel. In the early 20th...
The Challenges Facing China’s Next Generation of Cadres
In the context of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the term “ganbu”, usually translated as “cadre”, refers to a party member who occupies a...
Understanding Japan’s interest in ASEAN and the way forward
Authors: Aadityavikram Rana and Gitanjali Sinha Roy*
In departure from its post-war pacifist traditions, Japan is redefining its role in regional security by expanding defence...
Carlson and the Eighth Route Army: An American Marine in Mao’s War Against Japan
I was officially invited to an interview with the official Chinese (Xinhua News Agency) and their official website to discuss the Chinese victory over...
Why Hopes for a Denuclearized Korean Peninsula Are Fading
The Middle East has witnessed another devastating attempt at a bloodbath over nuclear proliferation. The complex case of Iranian denuclearization efforts turned violent when...
China’s Gigantic Hydropower Dam in Tibet: Green Energy or the “Weaponization” Of Water?
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and a global transition to clean energy, China is moving forward with a highly...
Taiwan, U.S., and the World: When Protests Replace Silence
After COVID-19, trust in many governments fell. Russia’s war in Ukraine broke the idea that Europe was safe from big wars. The United States,...
Feet of Clay and Roads of Silk: China’s BRI Expansion and the Geostrategic Dilemma
For broader context on China’s strategic vulnerabilities, see the first part of this analysis: “The Malacca Dilemma: China’s Achilles’ Heel”.
The extent of Chinese ramification...
Soft Power by Design: China’s United Front Strategy for Taiwan’s Civil Society
Abstract: This article examines the evolving strategies of China’s influence operations targeting Taiwan, focusing on how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) employs soft power,...
BRICS: Leading the Charge in Global Governance Reform
The recent BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, marked by the "Joint Declaration of the 17th BRICS Summit" and its 126 commitments, firmly established...