Jul 26, 2013

After the Snowden disclosures, U.S.-China cybersecurity issues threaten to spill over into economic relations. A series of bilateral initiatives would pave the way for multipolar cooperation.

Jul 11, 2013

According to new evidence, there is a devastating trade-off between coal-fueled economic growth and human life expectancy. Any progress in the U.S.-Chinese climate change talks could pave way for a truly global solution, writes Dan Steinbock.

Jun 14, 2013

In the past, the global ICT ecosystem was dominated by U.S. companies. Today, that dominance is crumbling. In this view, the commercial success of Huawei and ZTE would be the result of their competitive strategies. The global shift to a multipolar system marks a new era for ICTs and the way that markets emerge.

May 17, 2013

The victory of Nawaz Sharif and the Pakistan Muslim League (PML) – Pakistan is likely to be more focused on economic development in the future, thanks to the transformative campaign of Imran Khan and his Tehrik-e-Insat (PTI) party. That, in turn, has substantial implications over U.S. and Chinese interests in South Asia.

Apr 25, 2013

The concern over terrorism is the least common denominator among advanced and emerging economies. Unipolar responses are no longer effective, as evidenced by the Boston marathon bombings. Multipolar counter-terrorist cooperation is essential to peaceful global order.

Mar 28, 2013

As the large emerging economies met at this year’s BRICS Summit in Durban, South Africa, they focused on proposals for a BRICS development bank and the future of the global economy in an attempt to counter reduced growth prospects.

Mar 22, 2013

With the end of the National People’s Congress, Dan Steinbock writes that China should expect economic and financial reforms, international recalibration, and gradual political transition. Xi jinping and Li Keqiang must also balance regional interests to fulfill the “Chinese Dream.”

Feb 26, 2013

As FDI is shifting from manufacturing to services in China, the emerging Asia stands to benefit and U.S.-Chinese investment opportunities are moving to a new age.

Jan 10, 2013

In the West, North Korea’s recent missile launch has been framed as still another example of nuclear blackmail. The launch, the counter-productive international sanctions, the mounting nuclear threats and Kim Jong-un’s call for “radical turn” suggest a new diplomatic opportunity for Washington and Beijing alike and it should be seized now.

Dec 28, 2012

Reportedly, an internal EU analysis has led European officials to weigh steps over Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE. An unmanaged friction has the potential to escalate into trade friction between the EU and China.