Apr 01, 2017

This explores the China-Russia relationship and its perceived threat to the liberal order. It discusses the differences between Russian and Chinese outlooks on the international order and how their relationship will shape the world.

Aug 02, 2017

This publication argues that as an extension of U.S. trade policy toward China, Mexico and Canada risk becoming collateral damage as the U.S. has insisted that a revised NAFTA include a ban on currency manipulation.

Dec 16, 2021
China’s covert trade actions against Lithuania are politically explosive. This discusses the possibly consequences for EU countries and World Trade organization members if China is allowed to simply wipe a country off its trade book.
Aug 18, 2016
Philippine Marines fold a Philippine national flag during a flag retreat at the BRP Sierra Madre, a marooned transport ship in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, March 29, 2014. (Erik De Castro/Reuters)

The Hague Tribunal’s South China Sea Ruling: Empty Provocation or Slow-Burning Influence?

Last month’s ruling by a tribunal at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on the dispute brought by the Philippines against China has earned its place in maritime legal annals. Its precedent is likely to be felt beyond the South China Sea, but whether it will influence China is open to question.

Sweeping Victory

Philippine Marines fold a Philippine national flag during a flag retreat at the BRP Sierra Madre, a marooned transport ship in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, March 29, 2014. (Erik De Castro/Reuters)

Last month’s ruling by a tribunal at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on the dispute brought by the Philippines against China has earned its place in maritime legal annals. Its precedent is likely to be felt beyond the South China Sea, but whether it will influence China is open to question.

Sweeping Victory

Jul 01, 2020
Although issues regarding the South China Sea were discussed at the most recent ASEAN summit, members states failed to directly address Chinese maritime aggression, instead signaling concerns over growing tensions between the United States and China.