Getting Multilateralism Right in Dealing with China’s Challenge
While the Trump administration has distanced itself from multilateralism with an “America First” approach, the Chinese communist regime has sought to promote and exploit multilateralism in pursuit of a “China First” policy, one that is at variance not only with America’s national interests, but with those of the rest of the world’s sovereign states as well.
Jianli Yang & Aaron RhodesDecember 10, 2020
Singapore’s Fears about US-China Relations, and Three Wishes
Last month Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong offered three recommendations for the US government to enhance its relationships in Asia in the context of US-China tensions.
Ashley YoungAugust 28, 2020
Further Neglect of Lebanon is Bad for Regional and Global Security
Washington and the West need to stop neglecting Lebanon, primarily for the sake of their own strategic and regional interests.
Habib C. MalikAugust 12, 2020
Ep. 51: Confrontations with China — on Huawei, COVID-19, and More
Michael Sobolik, a fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council in Washington, DC, speaks with Mark Melton…
Michael Sobolik & Mark MeltonJuly 16, 2020
No Longer a Luxury – Religious Liberty is a National Security Priority
Religious liberty is not a luxury good that countries can dismiss and still “get by.” It’s necessary for a vibrant democratic society and national security.
Christos A. MakridisJune 25, 2020
Missed Opportunities for Religious Freedom in the Time of Corona
As COVID-19 spreads globally, religious minorities are now more exposed and vulnerable.
Zsuzsa Anna FerenczyJune 18, 2020
Not War, but a Hurricane: A Better Analogy for COVID-19 and Pandemics
Because the war analogy breaks down and causes problems, comparing the COVID-19 pandemic to natural disasters like hurricanes makes more sense and helps society think through current dilemmas.
Mark MeltonJune 10, 2020
COVID-19 and the Need for Balancing Power: A Perspective from Brazil
The COVID-19 pandemic illustrates interesting dynamics of the current international order, including how countries like Brazil are stuck with an aggressive China and an absent America.
Igor SabinoApril 28, 2020
A Guide to the US-China Contest in 2020
The real 2020 questions about the US-China contest lie in how they influence the context for global trade, technology standards, military tools, and power projection.
Emily de la Bruyere & Nate PicarsicJanuary 22, 2020
