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The Hard Promise of China’s Peaceful Rise

The Hard Promise of China’s Peaceful Rise

The analysis below confirms an on-going change in the distribution of power in the Asia-Pacific. This shift not only discourages any..

May 5, 2013 with 0 Comments
Getting Your Five A Day?

Getting Your Five A Day?

The government wants us to eat five portions of fruit & veg every day; why not engage with five different news sources each day as..

January 24, 2013 with 0 Comments
The Algerian Hostage Dead: NATO Is Responsible

The Algerian Hostage Dead: NATO Is Responsible

While the West may be reluctant to put more boots on the ground due to the growing frustration from the general public, we are likely to..

January 22, 2013 with 1 Comment
Neo-Realism & Virtuosity: The Rise of Turkey

Neo-Realism & Virtuosity: The Rise of Turkey

Josef Joffe’s analysis centered upon the concept of two distinct geopolitical Belts is fascinating. However, it fails to consider the..

January 20, 2013 with 1 Comment
The Great China/Hong Kong Divide

The Great China/Hong Kong Divide

Given China’s own complex situation, granting Hong Kong universal suffrage seems highly unlikely. Perhaps it is likely later on future..

January 14, 2013 with 1 Comment
12 Predictions For 2013

12 Predictions For 2013

From the Senkaku/Diaoyu dispute, the forthcoming Israeli elections, and the health of the EU, Frazier Fathers makes 12 predictions for..

January 1, 2013 with 0 Comments
Chinese Soft Power: Sources And Implications For The US

Chinese Soft Power: Sources And Implications For The US

Where does China’s soft power stem from, and what are its implications for the US?  {Department of Politics and International..

December 21, 2012 with 0 Comments
The ‘China Threat Debate’ Revisited

The ‘China Threat Debate’ Revisited

Does China threaten the US in the economic and military realms? {Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Cambridge}..

December 11, 2012 with 6 Comments
Threats To Stability As Myanmar Awakens

Threats To Stability As Myanmar Awakens

The recent economic opening of Myanmar is a huge chance for the country. However it has also given rise to threats to its stability, and..

November 12, 2012 with 2 Comments
East Asian Sea: China, Japan & The Diaoyu Islands (Part Two)

East Asian Sea: China, Japan & The Diaoyu Islands (Part Two)

With the dispute between China and Japan over the East China Sea seemingly never ending, we asked Hsin-Yi Lo to provide an introduction to..

November 9, 2012 with 20 Comments
The 18th Chinese National Party Congress: Is Reform On The Cards?

The 18th Chinese National Party Congress: Is Reform On The Cards?

The forthcoming 18th Chinese National Party Congress should not be  interpreted as the transition of leaders: it reflects the..

November 8, 2012 with 1 Comment
Good Luck President Obama, You Need It!

Good Luck President Obama, You Need It!

Most of Obama’s policies are completely unchanged from those of his predecessor. The War on Terror continues, the drone..

November 8, 2012 with 0 Comments
Omnipotent US President?

Omnipotent US President?

Is the President of the United States of America as powerful a position as it is made out to be? Or is political control over Congress..

November 5, 2012 with 0 Comments
The East China Sea: China, Japan & The Diaoyu Islands (Part One)

The East China Sea: China, Japan & The Diaoyu Islands (Part One)

With the dispute between China and Japan over the East China Sea seemingly never ending, we asked Hsin-Yi Lo to provide an introduction to..

November 1, 2012 with 8 Comments
Will The Dragon Swallow The Bear?

Will The Dragon Swallow The Bear?

If Russia’s future boils down to a choice between the East and the West, maybe it’s just about time for Moscow to start reconsidering..

October 19, 2012 with 0 Comments
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