Power at the Brink: Looming Leadership Crises in China and Russia
In recent decades, both Russia and China have increasingly concentrated power in the hands of their respective leaders — Vladimir Putin in Russia and...
Is TikTok Working Against China’s Interests?
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a $65 billion flagship initiative under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is more than an infrastructure project—it is...
Is China Redefining Democracy for the Global South? A Contest of Ideas, Not Just Ideals
Every year, nearly three thousand delegates convene in Beijing for the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s grand legislative gathering. Projected as a constitutional democratic...
Trump May Have Pushed the U.S.-China Summit Further Away
On April 1, China once again conducted a large-scale military exercise encircling Taiwan, marking the fifth such event since August 2022, when then-U.S. House...
Understanding China’s Strategy for the Taiwan Dilemma: The Good, the Bad, or the Ugly?
As the three-year-long conflict between self-determination and irredentist policy in Ukraine seems to be reaching its conclusion, International Relations connoisseurs are now reminded of...
Fentanyl, Tariffs, and Tensions: How the U.S.-China Trade War Fuels a Deadly Crisis
China believes that this unilateral US move to raise tariffs on its exports to the United States undermines the multilateral trading system, increases the...
India and China Rekindle Ties, Not Just to Hedge Against Trump’s Tariffs
On March 24, according to Indian media reports, under pressure from U.S. tariffs, the Indian government is considering easing a series of restrictions on...
The Boao Forum: Shared future amid trade headwinds
Scheduled for March 25 to 28, the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) will take place in South China's Hainan province, amid a historical moment...
The North Korean Nuclear Problem During “Trump II”: More Refractory Than Ever
Abstract: Though seemingly on the “back burner,” worrisome nuclear developments in North Korea are steadily increasing. Inter alia, by ignoring diplomatic warnings and legal...
Can Taiwan Learn from Lee Kuan Yew? Pragmatic Lessons for a Precarious Future
Synopsis: Taiwan faces growing challenges amid rising tensions with China, economic shifts, and military threats. With President Lai’s new security strategies, TSMC’s massive U.S....