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China
The Thucydides Trap and the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands
The decision to nationalize the islands was driven by China’s rise and the fear this sparked in Japan.
Does China Even Want To Be a Great Power?
For all the talk of China’s emergence as a great power, Beijing’s global restraint continues.
Don’t Worry About China’s String of Pearls….Yet
China may have strategic designs in the Indian Ocean but bringing them to fruition will be tough.
Time for a Chinese Grand Strategy Reset
China’s long-term interests would be best served by a return to “smile diplomacy.”
China, Russia to Hold Largest-Ever Naval Drills
The drill will reportedly consist of 19 surface ships,1 submarine and 3 fixed-wing aircraft.
Wither the P5+1?
The Obama administration’s broad coalition against Iran and its nuclear program is gradually falling apart.
China Makes Play For Iran’s Chabahar Port
Financing updates to Iran’s Persian Gulf port would significantly strengthen China’s position in the Middle East.
Made in China: A US-Japan-Philippines Axis?
Asian states are responding to China’s rise as Realists would expect—by balancing internally and externally.
US-North Korea to Hold Bilateral Talks
At China’s urging Washington has agreed to meet a North Korean, according to a Japanese newspaper.
India, China to Meet Over Border Issue
Plus, the U.S.-Philippines will hold a six-day military drill in the Scarborough Shoal. Wednesday diplomacy links.
Spoilers & Great Power Politics: US-China Edition
Incidences like Chen Guangcheng and Snowden underscore the danger of individuals disrupting US-China ties.
Government for the People in China?
Surveys belie claims that Chinese are becoming fed up with their government.