Military modernization has contributed to rising nationalism in China, but many Chinese still feel threatened by the U.S. in the Asia-Pacific.
Continue reading The Dual Mentality of Chinese Military Nationalism
As the civil war in Myanmar spills over into China in increasingly visible ways, will China scrap its policy of non-intervention and seek its own solution to the conflict?
Continue reading China’s Myanmar Problem – Intervention or Containment?
The Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a development bank heavily dominated by China, may thwart U.S. efforts to contain the East Asian giant.
Continue reading China’s Financial Clout and its Threat to US Global Hegemony
Although few would imagine that the Falkland Islands dispute would recreate instability in Anglo-Argentine relations, new developments are threatening to do just that.
China’s willingness to engage with the Taliban is indicative of its long-term security and economic interests in Afghanistan.
Continue reading After the War: China’s Growing Role in Afghanistan
New developments suggest that China will not hesitate to remain outside of the liberal international order if its interests are not served by it.
In the past, Great Britain’s greatness relied on its formidable sea power. Now, the Royal Navy has more admirals than warships.
Since the Obama administration announced its “pivot to Asia” in late 2011, it has failed to back up its rhetoric with concrete actions.
Satellite photos released last week revealed that China has been secretly constructing an artificial island in the South China Sea large enough to play host to a military base.
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