The Geopolitics of China’s Rise
Analysis of China’s rise from the perspective of civilization or economics is missing a crucial factor.
Geopolitics
Two Powers Still Standing in the Middle East
Unrest in Egypt and Syria allows Iran and Saudi Arabia to compete for primacy in the region.
Obama’s India Visit Overlooks Geopolitics
Obama’s India trip may have been a diplomatic success but there’s more to international relations than diplomacy.
China and India’s Strings of Pearls
China and India are competing for influence across the Indian Ocean, each building bases on small islets and atolls.
India Catching Up with China in Africa
Although China is ahead of India, the latter can improve its relations with Africa through language and culture.
The Geography of Chinese Power
Robert Kaplan points out that China’s blessed geography is so obvious that it tends to get overlooked.