What Does ‘De-Risking’ Actually Mean?
The buzzword is everywhere, but defining the concept of U.S.-China de-risking isn’t so easy. Read More Here
Tag: Economy
The Long Reach of China’s Demographic Destiny
Although China is on the verge of escaping the dreaded “middle-income trap,” it is aging fast and facing significant economic headwinds as a result. After underpinning the unbalanced and ultimately self-destructive economic relationship with the United States for decades, the one-child policy will continue to exact a toll. Read More Here
Weak Global Economy, High Inflation, and Rising Fragmentation Demand Strong G20 Action
Working together to address common challenges, and building economic bridges, will be crucial to improve lives. Read More Here
Imran Khan’s Ill-Fated Revolution
A challenge to Pakistan’s military may only strengthen the generals. Read More Here
Bangladesh 2024: A New Game in Town
Recent political developments suggest that a replay of the electoral illusions of 2014 or 2018 is no longer an option for the Awami League. Read More Here
Deflation risk stalking China’s economic recovery
China is still on ‘borderline’ of deflation but once the declining price trend takes hold history shows it’s difficult to contain and reverse. Read More Here
Will China Win the Middle East?
Saudi Arabia’s turn toward China reflects its dissatisfaction with US policy. But while this is hardly the first time the Saudis have employed this approach to political bargaining, familiar does not mean harmless. Read More Here
Xi topping Biden in New Cold War’s economic game
Macron, Musk and Anwar all recently doubled down on their China commitments while Biden’s competing vision is still at best amorphous. Read More Here
America’s Oldest Ally: Having the Croissant and Eating it Too
It has long been national interest, rather than high-minded idealism, that has driven French foreign policy—including its reliance on American military might. Read More Here
Is Transformation Possible in Sri Lanka?
One year after the protests that ousted Sri Lanka’s president and government, reforms remain elusive and the national crisis is far from over. Read More Here
