Protectionism Makes Comeback as Recovery Stalls
Protectionism could resurface as a result of lackluster growth in industrialized countries.
China
Sudan Confiscates Southern Oil, What Will China Do?
China, dependent on Sudanese oil, might be caught in the crossfire of new tension.
China, US Quietly Hope for Incumbent’s Victory in Taiwan
Both China and the United States would rather have the Kuomintang president in power than his challenger.
China Island Hopping in the Indian Ocean
Across the region, China is building a “string of pearls” of military bases in order to contain India’s rise.
Worst Case Scenario: A Second Korean War
Another war on the Korean Peninsula would draw in the United States and probably China.
The Kim is Dead, Long Live the Kim!
The death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il leaves his third and youngest son as heir apparent.
India Able to Offset Chinese Influence in Africa
India could team up with other BRIC nations or champion democracy and human rights in conjunction with the West.
Could Downed US Drone Benefit China?
What are the implications for China’s indigenous UAV research and security in the Asia-Pacific region?
The Pacific Balance is Shifting in China’s Favor
Hard pressed to defend Taiwan, America must consider retaliatory options.
The Hydro Power Boom That Will Power Africa
Africa’s economic prospects are getting brighter as countries work to boost their hydroelectric production.
China-Russia Rivalry Will Destroy SCO
The two greater powers of North Asia have no reason to play equals in the region’s cooperation organization.
America a Pacific Power, “Here To Stay”
Key to Barack Obama’s balancing act with the Chinese is a trade partnership that excludes them.
Huntsman Cautions Against Tariffs, Fears Trade War
America’s former ambassador to China rejected tariffs as pandering and warned it could instigate a race to the bottom.
War with China: How It Could Happen
The RAND Corporation examines the prospect of war and lays out a strategy for deterrence.
Top Republican: China Currency Bill “Dangerous”
House speaker John Boehner is reluctant to condemn China for manipulating its currency.