International Politics & Relations

Opening China's Access to the Arctic Council

As with all exclusive clubs, becoming a member takes time. In the end, however, China’s insistence has been rewarded…

From Malaysia's Uncertainty To Asia-Pacific's Uncertainty. Between China And The Usa

Whether it is a ‘tiger’ or a ‘tiger cub’ economy, it does not really matter: Malaysia is a key…

Q&A: Alberto Forchielli, Mandarin Capital Partners

Source: unquote Founding partner Alberto Forchielli speaks to Amy King about expectations for the firm’s current fundraise, why Germany is…

How Will the Chinese Dream be Reconciled With America’s?

Only when hunger has been defeated, can aspirations become dreams. A country that has known the deprivations of malnutrition…

China and India Revisit a 50 Year-Old War

Tensions are rising, high up on the roof of the world. India and China are contesting an unresolved nightmare…

Europe’s Unity can be an Example for a Fractured Asia

Considering the results, predictions for the future are easy to make: the 21st century will mark the economic ascension…

Huawei’s Troubles in the US Have Become a Political Case

“We are not interested in the US market anymore,” followed a day later by claims that the statement was…

Beijing Needs to Finish its Healthcare Reforms

In China, “from the cradle to the grave” was not just a slogan, it was a political program. Health…

BRICS and Their Parallel Monetary Fund

It would be wise to contemplate the reasons why a simple acronym was transformed into an organization as an…

China Likes John Kerry’s Style, But the Relationship Lacks Chemistry

John Kerry’s first visit to Asia as Secretary of State brought him to the three most important capitals in…