Is Xi the next Mao? 06 July 2017In 1989, all eyes were on China as students protested authoritarian rule at Tiananmen Square. For a moment the world was hopeful that […] Read More
The choice between sentiment and reality in US–Australia ties 15 June 2017Australia has retreated to sentimentalism in dealing with the shock of Donald Trump’s election. The other Asian US allies are wary of raising […] Read More
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Where does Africa fit? 01 June 2017Earlier this year, president Xi Jinping strode the world stage at Davos with his statement that ‘We should commit ourselves to growing an […] Read More
The Significance of High Readiness Forces for NATO Credibility 01 June 2017The outcome of the meeting of NATO leaders in Brussels should be to accelerate investment in high readiness […] Read More
Can monetary policy solve China’s soaring leverage? 01 June 2017According to the Bank for International Settlements, although the overall non-financial leverage ratio remains reasonable, the proportion of non-financial corporate borrowing to GDP […] Read More
The Trump Visit to Saudi Arabia: Time for a Course Correction 25 May 2017US President Donald Trump starts his first overseas trip with three key summits in Saudi Arabia beginning May 20, 2017. This includes a […] Read More