How Xi Will Consolidate Power At China’s 20th Party Congress
At the Chinese Communist Party meeting, leader Xi Jinping will likely receive a third term. Here’s what that could mean for his control of China and the party. Read More Here
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How The Abraham Accords Changed The Middle East
The amazing point is that religion can serve as a unifier—bringing people of different backgrounds together—not a divider. Read More Here
What a False Coup Rumor Reveals About Chinese Politics
A baseless story briefly went viral, showing how much of the world misunderstands Beijing’s inner workings. Read More Here
China’s Xi Jinping Back In Public Spotlight
Xi visits an exhibition in Beijing on the country’s achievements during his two terms and the Communist Party announces publication of series of books on president’s signature theme in office as the country prepares for the start of the party’s congress next month. Read More Here
Faces To Watch In China Ahead Of Communist Party Congress
Several new leaders are expected to emerge from next month’s 20th Congress of China’s Communist Party. Some will get promoted, while others will be launching their careers on the big political stage. Read More Here
Core Dangers For The Fed And China
Just as a fixation on core inflation can mislead central banks, as it has done with the US Federal Reserve, the power of a “core leader” like China’s Xi Jinping is a recipe for misdirected and ultimately unsustainable policy regimes. Read More Here
The End Of Senior Politics In China
Xi Jinping is the first leader since 1978 not to be constrained by powerful elders in the Chinese Communist Party. Read More Here.
China’s War On History Is Growing
Defending the party’s version of China’s history, the only version of history it can safely be proud of, is one way to guarantee your own safety—or to advance your career. Read More Here
Coups In The Kremlin
Even if Putin’s deputies conclude they want Putin out, removing him from power will be difficult. Moscow has experienced no coup attempts, successful or unsuccessful since the Soviet Union fell. Read More Here
The Weakness Of Xi Jinping
Does hubris and paranoia threaten China’s future? Read More Here
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