The ‘Clash of Civilizations’ Faces Evidence-based Perusal
While Samuel Huntington’s thesis continues to be influential, the fragilities of the civilization construct within it are exposed when measured against the realities of the last twenty years in Asia.
Australia’s Economic and Security Dilemma: US or China?
To an external observer, it might seem like the US-Australian alliance is as strong as ever. However, if one looks deeper, rising discontent and disagreements are visible.
Geopolitical Insecurities and Territorial Grievances in East Asia
The roots of the South China Sea disputes originate in the results of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Coming to terms with China as it exerts its power will be pricey, yet necessary.
Who is the Paramount Leader of China?
As we witness the change in leadership in China, led ostensibly by Xi Jinping, new evidence is rapidly emerging which we can use to develop our understanding further.
The Asian Century Crumbles
Kishore Mahbubani once said, “If you want to see the past, go to Europe. If you want to see the future, come to Asia.” That future has not arrived. Until a rival idea emerges, the present belongs to America and its universal values.
Afghanistan: China’s New Frontier?
Recent Chinese actions may be seen as part of an experiment of a Pax Sinica through which China would lead a secure and prosperous region. Afghanistan offers a test ground for this regional strategy.
Review – Winner Take All
Through the presentation of numerous data sets, Moyo offers a counter-reading to a slew of biased writing which presents China’s growing role in the market for global resources without reflection on the Euro-American sphere’s continued domination of these markets.
Hu Jintao’s Foreign Policy Legacy
Hu Jintao presided over China’s phenomenal rise as a global power. However, Beijing’s assertiveness was not joined with a broader vision, making China an often reluctant actor internationally.
Review – The China Choice
No serious thinker on global and Asian regional security matters can afford to be ignorant of this book’s central thesis- America must make a choice very soon regarding China: to relinquish primacy to share power with China in a concert of Asia.
The Evidence Supporting the Fear of Chinese Telecommunication Providers
The U.S. decision to issue strong recommendations against doing business with two Chinese based telecommunication companies creates an atmosphere of mistrust that does not help resolve cyber security issues.
