Interview – Zachary Lavengood
Zachary Lavengood explores the impact of the Arctic region’s geopolitics on current events, and the possibility of its emergence as a trade competitor for China.
The Fourth Year of the Milk Tea Alliance
Although the memory of the Milk Tea Alliance may have faded, it was only four years ago that it sparked an internet ‘war’ between Thai and Chinese netizens over the status of Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Opinion – Deciphering China’s Uncomfortable Sanctions Discourses
Although China is acutely aware of the power it is acquiring through a formalized sanctions regime, it is proceeding with caution.
The Securitization of Chinese Soft Power
If soft power is a marker of globalization, then this force of globalization appears to be subordinated to the diverging and conflicting interests of nation-states in an anarchic system.
Opinion – Why China’s Ambitious Agenda Could Fail in 2024
The international community should actively seek opportunities to cooperate with China on shared priorities such as climate change and AI.
Thinking Global Podcast – Dimitrios Stroikos
Dimitrios Stroikos speaks on security in outer space, a ‘new space race’, the militarization of space, sovereignty, conflict, alongside China and India’s weapons capabilities.
Review – Bandwagoning in International Relations
Dylan Motin explores the idea of bandwagoning with great powers in contemporary Asia and Europe, but could do with more discussion of the accompanying theories.
China’s Silence on the Centennial of Lenin’s Death
In China, Lenin – the political figure who created the ill-fated Soviet Union – will not enjoy the same approval as Marx, Mao or even Xi.
The US-China Trade War
During the course of Trump’s trade war, both sides suffered significant losses in their bilateral export volumes with higher prices hurting consumers.
Opinion – China’s Soft Power Diplomacy in the Caribbean
If there is competition between the US and China in the Caribbean region, it will be in the use of soft power diplomacy to resolve problems of general interest.
