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The Quad and a “Rules-based Order” in the Indo-Pacific Region

Making the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) more than a buzzword, on 15 November 2018, leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States met on the sidelines of the 13th East Asian Summit in Singapore.

By Amrita Jash | Dec.13, 2018 | 0 comments Read more...

Understanding the Sino-US Trade War

Since the Sino-US trade war involves more than China and the US themselves, certain countries which are in cooperative relations with China hope to see the end of the trade war.

By Yu Fu | Dec.12, 2018 | 0 comments Read more...

The Quad and a “Rules-based Order” in the Indo-Pacific Region by Amrita Jash

Understanding the Sino-US Trade War by Yu Fu

The Challenge of the Gilets Jaunes to the French Government by Alvin Cheng-Hin Lim

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Understanding the Sino-US Trade War by Yu Fu

The Challenge of the Gilets Jaunes to the French Government by Alvin Cheng-Hin Lim

The US Should Change its Approach to the Philippines

Washington DC based analysts sharply criticized the policy and actions of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration regarding China’s actions in the South China Sea, reflecting the US government concern that under Duterte it is “losing” the Philippines.

By Mark J. Valencia | Dec.07, 2018 | 0 comments Read more...

Analyzing the Outcomes of the ASEAN Summit

The outcomes of the ASEAN Summit can be divided into two main categories: the “cautious optimism” view, and the “missed opportunity” interpretation, against the backdrop of a G2 titans’ clash between the US and China.

By Tai Wei Lim | Dec.06, 2018 | 0 comments Read more...

South China Sea: What’s Behind the Conflict between China and the US?

China-US disputes over FONOPs in the South China Sea do not involve conflicts of core interests. Neither China nor the US should raise them to a full military confrontation.

By Xiaobo Liu | Dec.05, 2018 | 0 comments Read more...

Will the Sino-Myanmar Railway be Revived?

In October 2018, the MoU on the feasibility study of the Muse-Mandalay railway, a part of the USD 20 billion Sino-Myanmar railway, was signed. This led to the speculation that the canceled Sino-Myanmar railway might be resumed.

By Nian Peng | Dec.04, 2018 | 0 comments Read more...

US Mid-term Elections: Indication of Continuity or Harbinger of Change?

US mid-term election results reveal that the electorate is divided in its support of President Donald J. Trump and his policies. As the 116th Congress convenes in January 2019, do not expect House Democrats to seek immediate and drastic changes in US foreign policy.

By Ross Darrell Feingold and Elizabeth Freund Larus | Dec.03, 2018 | 0 comments Read more...

Taiwan’s Mid-term Elections: Tsai’s Policy Failures and KMT’s Revival

In the local elections in late November 2018, the KMT was surprisingly revived thanks to the DPP’s policy failures. The KMT not only successfully won three special municipalities, it also occupied more seats than the DPP in five special municipalities’ parliaments.

By Xiaolin Duan | Dec.01, 2018 | 0 comments Read more...

Sub-national Ties Strong Despite China-US Trade Tensions

One of the important dimensions of the China-US relationship are the sub-national linkages between Chinese provinces and US states. Links between Chinese and US cities, and Chinese provinces as well as US states, have played a role in giving a fillip to economic relations.

By Tridivesh Singh Maini | Nov.30, 2018 | 0 comments Read more...

Imran Khan’s China Visit: A Much-needed Reality Check

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan went to China eyeing immediate financial assistance to negotiate a bailout package from the International Monitory Fund. The joint statement issued marking the end of Khan’s visit did not mention any assistance package.

By Abdul Basit | Nov.29, 2018 | 0 comments Read more...