China’s Strategy and the Fragile Taiwan Status Quo
Rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait reflect a deeply entrenched rivalry whose fragile equilibrium is now increasingly under strain.
New Canada-China Strategic Partnership: The Regional Politics Behind Canada’s Auto and Canola Sectors
On January 16, 2026, PM Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) reached an agreement-in-principle with The People’s Republic of China. This strategic partnership has been successful in reducing import duties on Canadian canola products, but has had some opposition from Ontario Premier Doug Ford, as tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) made in China will be reduced. However, this article argues that China may not present as big a threat to Ontario as is portrayed by Mr. Ford.
Autocrats and the Succession Dilemma
This September at China’s military parade, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were caught on a hot mic musing about living forever. Walking alongside North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the Russian leader said, “The longer you live, the younger you become, and (you can) even achieve immortality.” In response, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said, “Some predict that in this century humans may live to 150 years old.”
Ambiguity as Strategy: Hybrid Warfare
Technological advances in military technology such as drones, and new tactics like disinformation campaigns, have changed how states anticipate and respond to threats. These advances were built using the capabilities More
Taiwan’s Security Under Trump: What Can It Expect
While Trump’s last tenure saw the U.S. strengthening its influence abroad, the current presidency prioritizes foreign policies based on transactionality. With rising tariffs on allies and a reversal of the More
Georgia’s Foreign Policy Shift: A Strategic Departure from Western Alliances
From “Kremlin-like” laws to forging a strategic partnership with China, Georgia’s foreign alliances are undergoing a significant realignment. A recalibration towards alternative alliances thus raises questions about Georgia’s future in the EU and its democratic trajectory on the international stage.
China’s Agriculture Deficit and its Implications for Foreign Policy
Despite significant strides in domestic production, China remains deeply dependent on food imports, an Achilles’ heel that distinguishes it from major competitors. Its agricultural deficit and reliance on imports is critical for understanding its international posture.
Demonstrations in Iran and China: Dictatorships Under Popular Pressure
In Asia, the end of 2022 was marked by strong popular protests in two of the world’s most powerful authoritarian regimes: China and Iran. In the first case, the protests, More
The rise of BRICS: A New Multipolar International Order?
The economic coalition BRICS (an acronym for its members: Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa), has rapidly risen to become a major actor in the global arena. With increased More
Crisis in Sri Lanka: the New Theater of Rivalry Between India and China
In 2022, Sri Lanka, an island nation of 22 million inhabitants to the south of India, suffered its worst crisis since its independence in 1947. Months of mass protests culminated More