China

China has frequently used informal economic coercion (IEC) to influence foreign governments to adhere to its foreign policy objectives. Given China’s focus on spreading its influence in the Global South,…

As China seeks to bolster its presence and influence in the Middle East, it has actively engaged in conflict resolution efforts, facilitated discussions between Palestinian factions, condemned harm against civilians,…

Despite claims that Xi Jinping’s leadership has adopted a more aggressive foreign policy driven by nationalism, the effect of national identity on Chinese foreign policy has been consistent in the…

Following World War II (WWII), the United States committed itself to providing global leadership in civilian nuclear power. The ultimate goal behind this initiative was to bolster national security…

For a while, the globalization of the yuan seemed inevitable. In this article, we explore the recent developments regarding the Chinese currency, showing how the speculative attack of 2016 has…

In the face of an array of competing priorities, the Biden administration scored landmark achievements in its Indo-Pacific defense networks in 2023. But new challenges loom large in 2024. Since…

Both economic and security measures are crucial to reducing Islamic extremism in Afghanistan. While Chinese economic measures offer hope for financial growth and regional stability, terrorist acts continue to endanger…

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping convened on November 15th, 2023 during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in San Francisco. The Biden-Xi summit marks a pivotal…

Given current power transitions and geopolitical disorder, various visions of data governance characterize the global cloudscape. The battle for a greater global footprint between the United States and China raises…

The United States has long maintained its political power and influence in the Middle East; however, the increasing Chinese foothold in the region is changing this matrix. The clash of…