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Closer Beijing-Vatican ties spell trouble for Taiwan
The Vatican has recently agreed to continue making compromises with Beijing regarding the mutual recognition of bishop appointments.The Holy See wishes for an outcome similar to the situation in Vietnam, where it coexists smoothly with communist authorities. However, the Chinese government has an agenda of its own – one that would have the Vatican cut ties with Taiwan.
Paraguay: Still ahead
After a difficult decade of authoritarian leadership and high crime levels, Paraguay appears to be on the path to stability. President Abdo Benitez’s rapid reaction to the Covid-19 pandemic means the country is doing better than most of its neighbors. If the Chinese economy recovers and demand for agricultural exports ...
The U.S. and China: The rivalry escalates
The principle of “the Thucydides trap” posits that when one global power is set to supersede another, war is inevitable. While China is gradually catching up with the United States on the world stage, an all-out war is unlikely. It is more probable that the two countries will use every ...
Australia navigates Sino-American tensions
After elections in May, Australia’s new government must decide how to balance its ties with the United States and China. The economic relationship with China is paramount, but Australia also has interests in the security of its immediate neighborhood and shares a great deal with the U.S. The trade war ...
Time to accept a ‘two China’ policy
Though President-elect Donald Trump was harshly criticized for his call to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and his questioning of the One-China policy, it might be sound politics for the U.S. to reestablish official relations with Taiwan now. This would reflect realpolitik and acknowledge the fact that Taiwan is an important ...
