Rocking the Boat
Driven by practical interests, the Philippines has followed the U.S. foreign policy, taking an antagonistic stance against China on the Huangyan Dao issue.
Nov 25, 2024
Argentina Returns to Pragmatic China Policy
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has dramatically shifted his stance on China, moving from hostile rhetoric to pragmatic engagement as economic realities urge a rethinking of bilateral ties with Beijing.
Oct 31, 2024
Brazil’s Future Lies Within the Global South
Brazil is shifting focus to Global South partnerships, seeking economic growth and infrastructure development through BRICS and the Belt and Road Initiative.
Oct 31, 2024
Building an All-Weather Community
China has, in fact, become the most important partner and contributor to Africa’s economic growth and development.
Sep 30, 2024
A New China-Italy Partnership Beyond the Belt and Road Initiative
Meloni’s five-day visit has brought a demonstration of Italy’s good will to begin a new phase of bilateral relations with China.
Aug 1, 2024
A Turning Point for China-EU Relations?
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.
Jul 17, 2024
U.S. Support for Israeli Worsens Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
Given the dominant influence of the pro-Israel Lobby over the White House and Congress, Washington is unable to play a constructive role in the quest for Middle East peace.
Jun 12, 2024
Tang to Today: China and Bahrain’s Evolving Ties
Expanding the scope of cooperation beyond traditional economic and diplomatic spheres, and into areas like technology, innovation, AI, and sustainable development, can make the relationship more resilient to external shocks and geopolitical shifts.
Jun 11, 2024
President Lula Has Set Brazil on a New Diplomatic Course
Brazil, under the new Lula administration, has espoused a proactive and assertive foreign policy, departing from the erstwhile inertia and isolation embraced by his predecessors.
Jan 11, 2024
A Matter of Trust: Unpacking the China-U.S. Dynamic
Some level of trust is needed for the two countries to overcome bilateral problems that are deep and difficult to resolve.
Jan 2, 2024
Walking a Tightrope
When it comes to foreign policy, the EU seems to be trying to rebalance itself between the U.S. and China. The U.S. undoubtedly remains the EU’s most important ally, and their transatlantic partnership will be Europe’s strategic focus for a long time to come.
Dec 11, 2023
A Thousand Reasons for Good Rapport
The Chinese often say that there are 1,000 reasons for a good Sino-American rapport and not one for a bad relationship. The same should be true on the U.S. side.
Oct 19, 2023