Pakistan’s Twin Crises
The country is witnessing a dangerous convergence of a collapsing economy and surging terrorism. Read More Here
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Russia Sanctions: 10 Lessons and Questions for What Comes Next
What has the West learned from one year of unprecedented economic sanctions? Read More Here
China-Russia economic ties tighten in the shadow of war
As Russia faces Western sanctions, China seeks to deepen Sino-Russian economic ties by boosting trade and switching to deal-settlement in their own currencies. Read More Here
Biden’s Military-First Posture in the East Is a Problem
A singular focus on countering the threat of Chinese aggression made America neglect economic ties in the Indo-Pacific. Read More Here
A Reality Check on Divestment from Russia
Russia’s war is a test case of businesses’ willingness to unwind the cross-border ties that have been deepening since the fall of the Berlin Wall. While most Western corporations with business in Russia have announced plans to exit the country, the data show that very few have followed through. Read More Here
China’s Belt and Road to Nowhere
Xi Jinping’s signature foreign policy is a “shadow of its former self.” Read More Here
Can the West Woo Africa?
In recent years, the West’s lack of engagement with Africa left behind a vacuum that China and Russia eagerly filled. The US and Europe can still repair relations – and, for the first time in a long time, seem determined to try – but only by playing to their strengths. Read More Here
Can India Emerge a Global Chip Powerhouse?
While capitalizing on its domestic tech skills, India will need to enter into collaborative tech alliances to make itself an integral part of the global semiconductor industry. Read More Here
Biden’s Foreign Policy Is a Mess
President Joe Biden’s desire to protect U.S. workers and boost U.S.-based industries has found itself at odds with the imperative of building an alliance to contain the threat of China. Read More Here
A Good Year for China’s Economy
Following the government’s abandonment of its zero-COVID policy in December – and especially since the middle of last month – the economy has sprung back to life. Bolstered by fiscal and monetary expansion – for which the country has ample room – China can achieve 6% GDP growth this year. Read More Here
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