G20: Overcoming Protectionism, Emerging Growth
By Dan Steinbock
In Hangzhou, China began the push for G20 to overcome protectionism and fuel global growth prospects. That is vital to reverse...
Economy of Peace with an Alternative Monetary System is in Reach
By Peter Koenig
Globalisation is the demise of humanity. That being said, if we want peace, solidarity, harmonious cohabitation, justice and equality – we have...
Greater Role to Africa and Developing World in the China-Led G20
By Dan Steinbock
As China assumes leadership in the grouping, Beijing wants a greater role to Africa and developing world in the G20.
When China’s Foreign...
China’s Leftists Are Embracing Confucius. Why?
By Taisu Zhang
In this article, Taisu Zhang analyses Pan and Xu’s paper entitled “China’s Ideological Spectrum” which provides large-scale empirical data on the ideological...
Is China Building Africa?
By Zhengli Huang and Xiangming Chen
In this article, the authors address the question “Is China Building Africa?” by examining the true nature of China’s...
Time for Reset and Realism in the South China Sea
By Dan Steinbock
After the South China Sea arbitration ruling, uncertainty and friction may increase in the region. However, the economic promise of China’s rise...
China’s Military and Growing Power
By Peter E. Robertson
The Soviets matched the US only by spending up to 20% of GDP on the military during the Cold War. This...
US Freedom of Navigation Operations Carry Potential Risks
By Jia Chunyang
A comparison of the course of action of China and the US with their operations in the South China Sea will reveal...
Philippines 2016: Navigating Between the US and China
By Dan Steinbock
In the past six years, Washington and Manila have been cementing a military alliance, which is reassuring to many...
Think Tanks Need to Fly at Night
Russia continues to do an excellent job in Syria. Not only is Russia regarded as a loyal ally to Syria, but it also acts...
