Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute
Sep 06, 2024
Nuclear deterrence has been a defining characteristic of international security for nearly a century now. Already having weathered one Cold War, could China push the U.S. over the edge towards an all-out arms race in the 21st Century?
Vasilis Trigkas, Visiting Assistant Professor, Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University
Aug 30, 2024
There are parallels between the historical lessons of World War I and the current era of hegemonic transition, with China's 10 years old proposal of the "New Type of Great Power Relations" still offering a framework for navigating U.S.-China relations. Ultimately, strategic dialogue and cooperation between great powers is of utmost importance to avert great power conflicts.
Richard Javad Heydarian, Professorial Chairholder in Geopolitics, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Aug 30, 2024
The Philippines latest round of talks with the U.S. seems to give the impression of a strong shift toward alignment with American interests, but closer examination reveals a pragmatic approach by Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to playing the U.S. against overtures from neighboring China.
Xiao Bin, Deputy Secretary-general, Center for Shanghai Cooperation Organization Studies, Chinese Association of Social Sciences
Aug 21, 2024
Ukraine’s advance into Russian territory may pose new risks, including escalation of the war and further complication of the peace process. The aim may be to create a “land-for-land” negotiation in the future, but this may not work. Peace cannot be achieved as long as one side believes it can win. It only happens when one of the warring parties is exhausted.
Lucio Blanco Pitlo III, President of Philippine Association for Chinese Studies, and Research Fellow at Asia-Pacific Pathways to Progress Foundation
Aug 21, 2024
The Philippines, ever aware of its strategic importance in Asia’s waters, is making moves to strengthen its positions in economy and defense, the latter area being of utmost importance to Manila when looking at the flurry of activity Manila has taken in recent months.
Yuan Sha, Associate Research Fellow, Department for American Studies, China Institute of International Studies
Aug 16, 2024
Given the high stakes, a coordinated effort to rein in artificial intelligence is crucial. Talks between the two powers must communicate mutual concerns, dispel misunderstandings and prevent this emerging technology from becoming a new source of tension.
Ghulam Ali, Deputy Director, Hong Kong Research Center for Asian Studies
Aug 16, 2024
The emerging defense pact with the United States, will be a decisive moment for Saudi Arabia and for broader Middle Eastern politics. Until it is ratified, the kingdom will likely strive to maintain defense partnerships with both the U.S. and China.
Zhang Yun, Professor, School of International Relations, Nanjing University
Aug 14, 2024
Tokyo has questioned the reliability of U.S. nuclear protection and has put the issue high on the agenda. Lasting peace in East Asia, however, cannot be achieved simply through nuclear power. The way forward is to focus on common security efforts and include all parties in the discussion.
Sujit Kumar Datta, Former Chairman of Department of International Relations, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Aug 12, 2024
The resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is a major inflection point. Whether or not this change will bring stability or worsen the situation depends on how the new government under Muhammad Yunus performs and fulfills public expectations.
Zhang Tuosheng, Principal Researcher at Grandview Institution, and Academic Committee Member of Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University
Aug 08, 2024
A provocative inauguration speech by Taiwan’s leader produced no new crisis, and risks in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea have been decreasing. However, there are still many differences and deficiencies as China-U.S. relations move forward.