May 28 , 2020

The coronavirus pandemic deflated President Trump’s touted trade deal, as data suggests that Beijing will likely fail to meet key commitments due to suppressed global demand. If coronavirus kills the US-China trade deal, other political and economic disagreements could escalate the US-China rivalry into a potential Cold War.

May 26 , 2020

China’s digital yuan development program could eventually undermine the dollar’s global primacy in international trade. Its implementation would spark discussion surrounding the overall utility of current global trade relationships under a single reserve currency.

May 14 , 2020

While the Eurozone is increasingly at risk of fracture, China benefits most from a unified Europe. China should be weary of European skepticism towards China’s aid during the COVID-19 crisis, especially as the EU debates its own internal dilemmas.

Apr 13 , 2020

The public must be cautious against simplifications and conspiracy theories when faced with complex problems such as the latest coronavirus outbreak.

Apr 01 , 2020

The European Union has found itself ill-prepared to support its member states in the mitigation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Its unsuccessful course of action has cleared the way for China to establish critical diplomatic relationships there and rewrite geopolitics as we know it.

Feb 25 , 2020

Once a point farthest from any ocean on Earth, the BRI places Central Asia at the center of the world in an effort to economically integrate the Eurasian continent. While the motives and execution of BRI are questioned, the initiative is needed.

Feb 04 , 2020

As US-China trade negotiations progress, it is helpful to assess past tweets by democratic candidates for the 2020 US presidential election. Here is an analysis of their tweets on China.

Dec 26 , 2019

The opening of the ‘Power of Siberia’ pipeline represents another development in the Sino-Russian relationship. The pragmatic strategic partnership in Eurasia will only continue to obstruct US foreign policy throughout the continent.

Dec 17 , 2019

As the Balkans reemerge as a battleground for geopolitical influence, Serbia should look away from the West to explore alternative options for economic and diplomatic ties.

Nov 27 , 2019

Pragmatic cooperation’ among the BRICS requires flexible and open multilateralism in a global system comprised of nation-states that should not meddle in the domestic affairs of other countries.