China

Correctly appraising the rise of China is the sine qua non for engaging with it.In contrast to its predecessors, the Trump administration has brought about some relevant changes to U.S. foreign policy…

The time has come to demonstrate again that the United States seeks to engage partners in Southeast Asia at the highest levels of government. As the region’s economic and security landscape continues…

From the very beginning, the war in Afghanistan has been about managing expectations. Why is the United States there, what does it intend to achieve, what is the desired end-state, and what is the…

Originally published on Foreign Brief by Nicholas Burkett What's Happening? As part of a renewed pushback against Chinese influence, India announced in February that it would allocate $361 million…

Russia—once Mongolia's principal ally—now faces stiff competition in its the landlocked country.English is gradually replacing Russian as the most common foreign language spoken in Mongolia, as…

Great power competition between the United States and China will define the geopolitical landscape of East Asia. The Indo-Pacific region will see a fundamental shift in the geopolitical status quo…

India's role in Southeast and Central Asia is being shaped through Afghanistan.Many countries, both regional and global powers, are working in Afghanistan to secure their interests in Southeast Asia.…

Laying the Groundwork What began as a small collection of infrastructure projects in neighboring countries in 2013, has now expanded to neighboring regions and continents, impacting 65% of the…

China learned the value of hard power during its so-called “century of humiliation.” Now, as China begins its century of expansion, it’s learning to use soft power, too. In reference to China’s…

Modern wars are fought with eyes and ears on the ground, air, and cyberspace. In Afghanistan, the U.S. and its allies have deployed cutting-edge aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance…

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s January 2019 visit to the United Kingdom highlights the close partnership that exists between the two great powers.As the U.K. attempts to redefine its role on the…

The concept of information operations (IO) has entered into our everyday lexicon without a precise definition. Any stated definition of information operations is relative to the context. IO remains a…