Darkening Waters, Gathering Storm: Sino-Indian Water War on the Brahmaputra River
It is crucial that policymakers in both New Delhi and Beijing recognize the gravity of the situation and take steps to defuse tensions before it is too late.
Opinion – China’s Saudi-Iran Deal and Omens for US Regional Influence
The pivot to Asia has caused tremendous damage to American leadership in the Middle East, leading to a power vacuum that is being filled by China.
Opinion – US Export Controls and China’s Semiconductor Industry
The US believes that impairing China’s prospects in industries run on high-end chips will be more fruitful than aiming to retain leverage in other ways.
Interview – Timothy S. Rich
Timothy Rich talks about recognition of Taiwan, South Korean perceptions of refugees, and the advantages and challenges of collecting public opinion data.
Interview – Brian Wong
Brian Wong discusses how his research helps to better understand injustice in non-democratic countries, advance rights in East Asia, and facilitate effective dialogue between Hong Kong and China.
Interview – Chris Ogden
Chris Ogden delves into the appeal of China’s authoritarianism, whether Western democracies have any responsibility for it, and the implications for human rights.
Opinion – Factors Giving Rise to Xi Coup Rumours in China
The swirl of rumours indicates that by making his leadership excessively opaque, Xi only helps fuel speculation.
Review – Beyond the Steppe Frontier
This book is a well-collated collection of biographical accounts and empirical studies that gives life to the Sino-Russian border.
Opinion – The Future of the USA-China Trade War
Future agreements between the USA and China should focus on strengthening the rule of law and the global trading system.
Interview – Shyam Saran
Shyam Saran reflects on the concept of “wolf-warrior diplomacy”, its impact on Sino-Indian relations, and broader differences between Asia and the West regarding perspectives on the world order.
