The Stag Hunt Dilemma
Chinese people often use the term ‘win-win’ to describe the China-U.S. trade relationship. However, many American elites do not share this view.
Chinese people often use the term ‘win-win’ to describe the China-U.S. trade relationship. However, many American elites do not share this view.
Nuclear weapons are a threat to the world, but even more concerning is their use to threaten the world.
The U.S. would benefit from recognizing and respecting the sovereign choices of nations like Pakistan, rather than trying to force a binary choice.
The U.S. should inspire confidence among its people that their country can attract talent from around the world, rather than adopt a shortsighted mindset that may ultimately undermine the foundation of its global tech leadership.
A complex mix of economic dependencies, geopolitical considerations and longstanding diplomatic engagements is what defines China-EU relations. The core dynamics of these relationships are determined by broader strategic interests and the collective will of EU member states.
Political pressure and confrontation tactics have proven ineffective, as intense competition ultimately benefits consumers.
Poverty in the U.S. is a direct consequence of inadequate social policies, and institutional exclusion further pushes the ‘working poor’ into even more isolated and helpless situations.
For years, instead of promoting peace, Washington has accommodated increasing Israeli aggression that could only lead to war.
The issues raised in the report mirror the ongoing debates, struggles and conflicts within the U.S., emphasizing the need for comprehensive policy changes and systemic reforms that go beyond mere rhetoric.
Blaming China won’t address any self-inflicted wounds. It is U.S. policy, or rather the lack thereof, that is responsible for making American society an attractive market for the illicit drug trade.
As the world’s two largest economies, friction between the U.S. and China will inevitably affect global economic recovery. So if everyone loses, what is the point of the game?
The rapturous reception of Confucius’ works and historical examples of a productive exchange between China and the West may serve as a model for contemporary relations of China and the U.S. in the 21st century.