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22 Jul 2013
US Rebalancing Asia, Not Containing China
Cooperation or conflict – which option will the US and China pursue as the 21st century unfolds? When it comes to this familiar question, Robert Manning has no doubt – by focusing on economic interdependence and their common vulnerabilities, the two countries can opt for mutual reassurance rather than distrust. More on «US Rebalancing Asia, Not Containing China»
10 Jul 2013
US and China: The Fight for Latin America
According to Robert Valencia, China is vying for greater economic influence in Latin America, to include possibly constructing and operating an alternative ‘Panama Canal’ through Nicaragua. One unanticipated consequence of this burgeoning US-China rivalry, Valencia observes, is that it might push Latin American countries closer together. More on «US and China: The Fight for Latin America»

25 Apr 2013
Moscow-Beijing Ties: An Axis of Necessity
Richard Weitz reports that the recent Russia-China presidential summit in Moscow yielded a clear message. Both governments want a comprehensive relationship, but they want one that is practical and based on common interests. Shop-worn Cold War ideology has nothing to do with it. More on «Moscow-Beijing Ties: An Axis of Necessity»
19 Apr 2013
Evaluating Asia's Mega-Regional RTA
ASEAN and six other Asia-Pacific states are talking about creating the world’s largest free trade zone. Ganeshan Wigaraja outlines some of the challenges facing the future members of this zone, as well as some of the key issues currently up for discussion. More on «Evaluating Asia's Mega-Regional RTA»

27 Dec 2012
The Russia-Nigeria Aluminum Deal: Not Just a Simple Story of Business
Nigeria's dubious sale of ALSCON, its national aluminum smelting company, to the Russian steel conglomerate Rusal has raised eyebrows. As Ioannis Mantzikos observes, Moscow may be turning a blind eye to corruption and other illegal activities in order to secure its share of African natural resources. More on «The Russia-Nigeria Aluminum Deal: Not Just a Simple Story of Business»

19 Nov 2012
Uganda's Strategic Interests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Uganda remains accused of providing aid to rebel groups in the Congo. Outside pressure, however, is unlikely to force Kampala to reassess this policy any time soon. Its economic reasons for remaining involved in what is a failed state are just too important. More on «Uganda's Strategic Interests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo»

9 Jul 2012
How the Trans-Pacific Partnership Will Change Canada
Canada's inclusion into the Trans-Pacific Partnership will boost Ottawa's bargaining power on trade and security issues, or so argues Christopher Sands. More on «How the Trans-Pacific Partnership Will Change Canada»

27 Feb 2012
Japan and India: Making Up for Lost Time
India and Japan have had their historical ups and downs as ideology and technology prevented them seeing eye to eye. Now, wariness of China and common interests in the Asia-Pacific region are bringing Japan and India together. More on «Japan and India: Making Up for Lost Time»