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.
Nuclear Disaster in Taiwan: An Ignored Factor in the US-China Relationship
A major incident at any nuclear power plant in Taiwan could quite possibly lead, in a worst-case scenario, to a failed state. This could open up space for China and the US to compete in the ensuing political vacuum.
Will the U.S. be Overtaken by China In Space?
Will Chinese taikonauts land on the moon in 2020? Given such broad Chinese efforts in developing space technology, China could surpass the US in the coming decade.
The Unasur-Mercosur Project, the European Crisis, and the Pacific Consensus
The South American integration processes, Unasur and Mercosur, are most directly affected by the geopolitical and geoeconomic transformations involving China’s rise, with a crucial role for Brazil as a new emerging country in this complex scenario.
Prestige and Naval Power: A Look at India and China
In modern times the transforming of a country into a great power has traditionally coincided with the development of a powerful navy. Both India and China are progressing towards this end.
