Mar 25, 2013

As US and NATO forces prepare to withdraw from Afghanistan in 2014, Washington must carefully examine the strategic power vacuum that will be left in its void. Given China’s increasing influence in Central Asia, US policy makers must be cognizant of its recommendations for managing the region and enlist China’s assistance to implement them.

Mar 05, 2013

Following a difficult confirmation process, Chuck Hagel has been sworn in as the 24th U.S. Secretary of Defense. Hagel faces many challenges including the DPRK nuclear threat, the dispute over the Diaoyu/Senkaku islands, and how to navigate the bilateral relationship with China.

Feb 18, 2013

Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds is a study by the US National Intelligence Council assesses how the world might evolve over the next two decades. The latest iteration, released in December, concentrates much of its analysis on China’s role in the world.

Jan 28, 2013

Richard Weitz outlines the decision to send NATO missile defense systems to Turkey, and the opportunity for Chinese-American cooperation in a post-Assad Syria.

Jan 03, 2013

After the United States narrowly avoided a fall off the fiscal cliff, Richard Weitz provides analysis on how American’s budget woes will affect the Pentagon and the Pivot to Asia.

Dec 18, 2012

Following his participation at a dialogue at the Chinese Embassy, Richard Weitz highlights the most interesting themes that emerged from that conversation.

Nov 29, 2012

When South Korea and the United States amended their missile guidelines last month after years of tough negotiations, China and other countries expressed some c

Nov 07, 2012

In order to a avoid a “mutual assured depression” relationship, Richard Weitz argues that China and the United States must work together to deal with global challenges.

Oct 31, 2012

Beijing has been the driving force behind the SCO’s creation and modest success. However, as the organization develops, questions have arisen regarding the security structure and the process of adding new members. How China guides the SCO will have a lasting impact on the organization’s success.

Sep 12, 2012

Despite the international attention given to China’s recent loans to Venezuela, such actions are consistent with China’s overall policy of seeking new opportunities for its own economic development. China walks a fine line between development trade relations with Latin American countries while trying not to alarm the United States.