US-China Dynamics: Competition, Conflict or Cooperation?
The ‘US-China Dynamics’ article series explores whether both states can be geopolitical and economic competitors, yet jointly maintain global order.
The Populist Potential of the US and its Fragile Grip on the International System
Donald Trump would likely destroy any chance of ‘sharing hegemony’ with China by bringing more instability and uncertainty into US policymaking.
Coexisting Influence: The Sino-American Competition in Europe
China’s diplomatic and economic growth in Europe may stand as an example of how it may exert influence in regions not as historically and institutionally dominated by the US.
Russia’s Reaction to US-China Competition in Central Asia
The United States needs to clearly state the connection of Central Asia to its grand strategy, focusing on the foreign policy goal of engaging with the region.
The US-Iran-China Nexus: Towards a New Strategic Alignment
The restoration of the JCPOA provides the best bet America has for tackling the Chinese challenge to the US-dominated global hierarchy.
US-China Rivalry and the Future of Africa
African leaders must avoid exploitative agreements and focus on collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships that are not laden with hidden costs and future economic burdens.
Opinion – China’s Worldview in the Petroyuan Era
The end of the Petrodollar Accord and the potential rise of China’s Petroyuan in its place will cause ripples in the world order.
Opinion – US-China Relations and the Perils of Historical Analogy
In most cases, historical analogies have proven more likely to obscure and confuse than to illuminate and guide assessments of US-China relations.
The Frail Foundations of the China-Russia Friendship
History helps reveal strategic differences that state leaders seek to obscure.
Opinion – The Domestic Roots of Xi’s Global Anti-Corruption Campaign
Fighting corruption is not just about catching crooks, but about changing the entrenched systems that breed them.
