When countries find themselves tactically navigating the push and pull of larger global forces, they master the art of hedging. From India to Indonesia, Turkey to South Africa, Saudi Arabia to Brazil, nations constantly balance their economic ties with China against their security alliances, predominantly with the United States. This balancing act is becoming a … Read more
A United Nations review of China’s human rights record set to occur in January should shine a light on Beijing’s atrocity crimes. But there are three ways in which this Universal Periodic Review (UPR) may actually worsen rather than improve the human rights situation inside China. In 2006, the U.N. created the UPR, in which … Read more
China Power | Diplomacy | East Asia Analysis of 30 years of U.N. data reveals that China and Russia have been far more successful in winning support for their positions from the global community. Advertisement It is no secret that China and Russia have been among the most vocal critics of the U.S.-led international world order, actively working to … Read more