Will China-US Great Power Competition Lead to War? A Thomistic Perspective
It is reasonable to expect that China will intensify its strategic campaign to displace the US in the Indo-Pacific and as the hegemonic power on the world stage.
Interview – Alan Philps
Alan Philps talks about his career in journalism, current challenges facing journalists, Britain’s role in the world, and the US approach to climate change.
Is China Under-Exploiting One Legal Avenue in the South China Sea?
Beijing faces a legal quandary between tacitly admitting the continued ROC presence on Taiwan and not making full use of the Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty.
Opinion – The ICC and Non-State Actors in the Xinjiang Crisis
Amidst inaction, Beijing will have more opportunities to use its influence on the international community to stop investigations and deflect accusations.
Deciphering the Belt and Road Initiative
China-BRI related topics have become some of the most debated academic issues. However, only a few essays and scholarly articles have focused on the BRI narrative in the Chinese media.
Celebrity, Social Media and Disputes Over Taiwan’s Sovereignty
Support for #TaiwanIsACountry suggests that social movements dovetail with diplomatic developments and have leverage in shaping them.
Opinion – China and the US in Israel: The Lucrative Versus the Indispensable?
The economic value of Israel’s Chinese links are not sufficient to match the comprehensive nature of the US-Israeli partnership.
Opinion – Former China-Premier Wen Jiabao’s Censored Essay
An alternative reading suggests that Wen believes that liberal universal values are worth fighting for – even in the context of China’s current repressive system.
Opinion – Could the Sino-Iranian Agreement Weaken US Hegemony?
The Sino-Iranian agreement will help to bypass U.S. global economic power and increase Iranian economic efforts.
China-Latin America Cooperation: An Alternative for Autonomy and Development?
In trade, finance, and strategic cooperation, China’s growth meant new opportunities for Latin America and reduced dependence on the United States.
