China and Russia: True Love or Marriage of Convenience?
Are we seeing the beginning of a global partnership? Or is this only a marriage of convenience?
Sino-American Relations
Trump Cedes Initiative to China and Russia
The American allows China to take the lead in technology and Russia the lead in postwar Syria.
Donald Trump Ignores All of Zbigniew Brzezinski’s Advice
The strategist recommended strong relations with Europe and predictability in Asia. Trump believes in neither.
Mar-a-Lago Summit Overshadowed by Syria Strikes
Donald Trump signals to China and Russia that neither will be able to shield its clients if they cross the line.
Stop Reading Masterplans into Donald Trump’s Mistakes
Let’s not attribute to malice or genius that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
Remember Trump’s “One China” Threat? It Was a Stupid Bluff
The president’s defenders said he had a plan to negotiate better terms with the Chinese. Turns out there was no plan.
Uncertainty in China as Trump Takes Office
The future of Sino-American relations could hinge on how the new president treats Europe and Russia.
World Upside Down: China Defends Globalization from America
Chinese president Xi Jinping warns against the very economic policies Donald Trump advocates.
Why Taiwan Could (Still) Start World War III
If Donald Trump pushes China too far, its leaders may feel they have no choice but to respond.
The Giant Awakes: America Begins to Reclaim Top Spot
The superpower is striking back against Chinese and Russian challenges to its international system.
America Shouldn’t Try to Pry China and Russia Apart
Rather than break up China and Russia, America should seek to isolate them together.
Obama Needs India to Make His Asia “Pivot” a Success
If America is to submit China to the liberal world order, it needs India’s Narendra Modi to succeed.
Obama Brings China In from the Cold
A deal on climate change points to a more significant achievement: committing China to world order.
American Bomber Overflights Challenge Chinese Air Control
America steps into an island dispute by flying two bombers over the East China Sea.
China’s Xi, American Secretary Discuss Currency, Korea
China’s new paramount leader meets with American treasury secretary Jack Lew.