Chinese Aggression Could Be Informed by Domestic Policy
Aggression in the East and South China Seas need not be part of a plan to push the Americans out.
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Putin at Ease in Asia’s Power Politics
The West’s desire to isolate Russia does not seem to resonate in Asia, where interests trump liberal ideals.
Chinese Shopping Spree Raises Concerns in Israel
Will foreign control of key Israeli industries endanger its security or is this a case of “strategic prejudice”?
Why Turkey Still Considers Chinese Missile Defenses
Turkey might be trying to pressure its Western allies into making concessions. That is not without risks.
China, Vietnam Trade Blows Over South China Sea Oil
China moves a deepwater drilling rig into waters that are also claimed by Vietnam to search for oil.
East Asia Nervously Watching Events in Crimea
China doesn’t want to alienate Russia nor set a precedent for regions of its own to break away.
Telecom Deal to Defuse China-Europe Trade Tension
The EU agrees not to investigate Chinese subsidies in exchange for a stable market share.
American Bomber Overflights Challenge Chinese Air Control
America steps into an island dispute by flying two bombers over the East China Sea.
Vested Interests Could Stymie China’s Economic Reforms
Local party barons and powerful state enterprises could resist reforms by China’s leaders.
Chinese Leader Follows Silk Road, Signs Energy Deals
Central Asia, rich in oil and gas, is of critical importance to China’s growth strategy.
China to Harness Godly Power for Clean Energy Future
To wean itself off dirty coal, China plans to build its first prototype thorium power plant within five years.
City State Revival Likely to Skip Authoritarian China
China’s big cities won’t rival London or New York unless they’re given more power over their own affairs.
Vietnam Addresses Trade Deficit with China
Trade has surged since an ASEAN-China trade agreement, but Vietnamese exports are lagging behind.
Mountain Corps Raises Questions About India’s Strategy
Rather than deterring Chinese aggression in the Himalayas, shouldn’t India focus on expanding its maritime capabilities?
China, Europe Resolve Solar Panel Imports Dispute
China will be able to continue to sell its solar panels cheaply but won’t be allowed more than half a market share.