Doubts about a New Space Race
For a new space race to occur, the US-China military rivalry in space must escalate to a general rivalry in prestige exploratory programs. But, as history has shown, the gulf between aspirations and reality is wide.
The Lukewarm Response from the International Community to the Crises in Guinea-Bissau
Since the most recent coup in April, Guinea-Bissau has continued to seek new international partners. But only time will tell if growing foreign investment in Guinea-Bissau will help it escape failed statehood.
The Shifting China Narrative: From ‘Rise’ to ‘Fall?’
From 1995 until about 2010 experts sang the praises of China’s rise, but the last several years have seen a gradual shift in the conversation. Now, talk of China’s impending “fall” is in vogue.
China’s Emergence as a Naval Power
China’s dedication to securing its own naval power has now entered a totally new realm, and those of us who measure capabilities must now reevaluate China’s place in the international system.
The Continuing Salience of Tibet for Sino-Indian Relations
Unrest in Tibet carries huge implications for Sino-Indian relations and Indian foreign policy, which is important in part because next month marks the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
The South Pacific: Microcosm of Future US – China Competition?
Emerging willingness by China, the US and other Western states to cooperate in the South Pacific may suggest that proposals for the US to engage and cooperate with China, perhaps in a ‘concert of powers’ model, could succeed in the future.
APEC 2012: Russia’s State-Managed Integration into the Asia-Pacific
The real test will be what happens after APEC 2012 passes. Will Russia accept economic and cultural globalization as part of the Asia-Pacific integration process, or will it continue to take a state-centric approach?
The Causes of the New Space Race
The first space race was the start of a new era in human history, not its apogee. There is no guarantee that we will not repeat it. But if money is the sinews of war, this space race will be more formidable than the last.
The Meaning of Mars
The idea of a new space race is unlikely to become a reality. Why in the globalization era should nations cooperate to get to Mars? Perhaps the most pragmatic reason is because none of them will be able to afford it alone.
The Importance of the Straits of Malacca
The vast majority of China’s oil imports pass through the Straits of Malacca. This creates a security issue for China as the Straits function as a strategic chokepoint through which their energy supply must pass.
