The Globalist

How are Asian countries responding to the steady erosion of U.S. power in the region? And how is China playing its hand?

While the U.S. President grandstands, the Chinese leadership changes global power dynamics – by stealing a page from American history.

For all of China’s active global summitry, the most complex diplomatic exercise is entirely domestic – the CCP’s Party Congress, held every five years.

Can the EU replace the United States, as China starts dominating the globe?

China has established a seven-decade-long record of strategic caution and a preference for diplomatic and paramilitary rather than military solutions to national security problems.

Overcoming nationalistic barriers is more urgent than ever for pro-Western Asian countries.

Beijing’s approach to Hong Kong is part of the surge in Chinese nationalism engendered by economic success.

Hong Kong was the last significant Western colonial possession. Its handover to China marked the rise of Asia.

Lee Kuan Yew’s legacy goes far beyond his house.

Trump or no Trump: Taiwan’s path for growth is curtailed by a political roadblock, the PRC’s “One China” policy.