China

Why the West Needs to Stop its Moralising against China

Kerry Brown • Aug 10 2020 • Articles

Knowledge, humility, and honesty will be the things that help the outside world deal with the historic challenge of China’s rise.

Opinion – Making Sense of China’s ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy

Ragul Palanisami • Aug 10 2020 • Articles

A new brand of Chinese diplomat is emerging. Unlike the older generation these so-called ‘wolf warriors’ are known for their aggressive, proactive and high-profile tactics.

Asian Security amid China’s Dominance

Rameez Raja and Zahoor Ahmad Dar • Aug 9 2020 • Articles

The American century is coming to its end and China is ready to dominate the Asian Hemisphere. Yet, China’s labelling as a threat to world peace and security is contested.

Opinion – Europe and China’s Growing Assertiveness

Kareem Salem • Aug 8 2020 • Articles

Amid escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, Europe will try to find a middle road between Trump style confrontation and coddling.

Panic Stations: Australia’s Scramble to Defend Against China in the Asia-Pacific

Strobe Driver • Aug 5 2020 • Articles

China will make new demands, but the time has passed for Australia to adequately defend themselves militarily and a new formula for politico-negotiation needs to emerge.

Opinion – The Ongoing US-China Propaganda Battle

Roie Yellinek • Aug 2 2020 • Articles

The West must accept that China is not monolithic and the bigger picture must be discussed to find appropriate answers.

Opinion – What does the Sino-Indian Dispute Mean for Nepal?

Gaurav Bhattarai • Aug 2 2020 • Articles

Owing to Nepal’s geostrategic location, cultivating relations with one country at the expense of the
other, may be counterproductive.

Opinion – The Galwan Valley Standoff Could Spell the End of South-South Romance

Abdou Rahim Lema • Jul 26 2020 • Articles

The standoff underlines the fragility of the 1962 agreement between India and China and brings to light challenges to solidarity amongst the Global South.

China-Venezuela Relations in the Context of Covid-19

Tonatiuh Fierro • Jul 26 2020 • Articles

China’s influence in Venezuela forces deeper reflection on its place in the world and the acquisition of responsibilities as a consequence of its rising global relevance.

China-US Power Politics in the Pacific

Saber Salem • Jul 23 2020 • Articles

The Pacific is becoming a microcosm of military confrontation. This begs the question as to why China is so interested in the Pacific and where it leads.

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