Contesting American Power: Beijing’s Challenge in South China Sea Disputes
Chinese militarization of the South China Sea region reflects Beijing’s new found resolve and confidence in undermining American power.
China’s Policy Paper on Latin America and the Caribbean: Ten Years After
Despite the geographical distance among China, Taiwan and Latin American countries, the Cross-Strait dispute could have deep implications in the geopolitical arena.
Interview – Tamás Peragovics
Tamás Peragovics discusses his PhD research on the normalization process between the US and China, Chinese foreign policy and the Western-centrism of IR.
With Great Power Comes Great Climate Responsibility
Great powers are assessed with regard to their response and responsibility to limit the negative impact of climate change.
The Future of Popular Geopolitics: Mega-Shark Cinematic Diplomacy
Amidst rising tensions, Hollywood films such as The Meg present an idealized image of harmony between the U.S. and China.
Taiwan’s Democratisation and China’s Quest for Cross-Strait Reunification
Taiwan’s democratic consolidation has fundamentally altered cross-strait politics and has reshaped the debate along the lines of national identity.
China’s Protracted Securitization of Xinjiang: Origins of a Surveillance State
China’s leadership stepped up repression in Xinjiang by securitzing the Uyghur minority’s religion in a post-9/11 security climate dominated by the war against terror.
Trump’s Foreign Policy Mantra: ‘Whoever Pays For It!’
Key strands of Trump’s specific vision to make foreign policy have been fundamentally undermining the American-led liberal world order.
Pushing the Boundaries of Soft Power: The Controversial Chinese Case
When dealing with such a prominent and complex power as China, discussing and generalizing about its conduct may raise more questions than it answers.
The Survival of the US–Japan, US–ROK Alliance under a Potential Peace Treaty
With potential talks of a peace treaty going on among the US, South Korea, North Korea and China, the future of the US–Japan, US–ROK alliance seems to be at stake.
