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Assessing geopolitical alignments in the Asia-Pacific
With tensions between the U.S. and China high, it is worth asking what all the major players in Asia might do if push ever came to shove between the two global superpowers. This report analyzes how they might react under three main contingencies: Chinese aggression against Taiwan, a conflict in the South China Sea and an attack on Japan.
Opinion: GIS expert on China policy under Biden
Joe Biden’s policies toward China can be inferred from his political trajectory, his record and election promises, and also the policies and public statements of key figures in the president-elect’s emerging administration. This report indicates the areas in foreign relations, trade, technology and defense where policy changes are imminent, and ...
China prepares for a storm
China’s recent moves to secure supply chains, win over allies and beef up its military made it clear that it saw conflict with the West as a possibility. Now, its new five-year plan will develop policies meant to insulate it from the possible negative effects of the great power competition. ...
The U.S.-China competition in the Pacific Islands
Though small and separated by vast distances, Pacific Island nations play a key role in Western military and diplomatic strategy. They host crucial bases and help provide international clout to allies like Taiwan. Like in other areas of the world, however, China has been flexing its muscles in the region, ...
India, a handicapped giant
Faced with China’s emerging hegemony in Asia, India is striving to defend its regional power status. New Delhi’s strategy is to invest in defense, align its policies with the United States and expand its regional alliances. However, it is increasingly concerned with becoming contained by China.
