Region Related Event Feeds

Region Related Event Feeds http://csis.org/region/36/related/publication A list of publications related to this region en U.S. and Iranian Strategic Competition: The Impact of China and Russia http://csis.org/publication/us-and-iranian-strategic-competition-impact-china-and-russia <p>US competition with Iran has become the equivalent of a game of three-dimensional chess, but a game where each side can modify at least some of the rules with each move.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/us-and-iranian-strategic-competition-impact-china-and-russia">read more</a></p> Defense and Security International Security Military Strategy Nuclear Weapons Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 ecurran 35018 at http://csis.org PacNet #9 - Protecting Chinese Citizens Abroad: What next? http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-9-protecting-chinese-citizens-abroad-what-next <p>The dramatic rise in overseas travel and expatriate work by Chinese was punctuated by the recent kidnappings of Chinese workers in Sudan and Egypt. "Overseas Chinese protection" (haiwai gongmin baohu) has been a critical priority since deadly attacks killed 14 Chinese workers in Afghanistan and Pakistan in 2004.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-9-protecting-chinese-citizens-abroad-what-next">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 ellise 35022 at http://csis.org PacNet #7 - Return to Asia: It's Not (All) About China http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-7-return-asia-its-not-all-about-china <p>"All right China, come out with your hands up; we've got you surrounded!" When one reads about the US "pivot" to Asia, it is almost always cast in terms of countering China's rise, as if it - and everything else that Washington does in Asia - is always all about China. Of course, Beijing thinks it's all about China . . .</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-7-return-asia-its-not-all-about-china">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 ellise 34915 at http://csis.org PacNet #5 - Congress and Obama's China Policy, More Bark than Bite http://csis.org/publication/congress-and-obamas-china-policy-more-bark-bite <p>The 112th Congress will complete its term in 2012 marked by strong opposition to policies of President Barack Obama on government debt, budget cuts, health care, and other issues.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/congress-and-obamas-china-policy-more-bark-bite">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 ellise 34758 at http://csis.org PacNet #4 - South Korea's Policy Toward China After President Lee's Visit http://csis.org/publication/south-koreas-policy-toward-china-after-president-lees-visit <p>Last week, President Lee Myung-bak visited China as a state guest and held a summit with President Hu Jintao. They addressed the Sino-South Korean strategic cooperative partnership and how to strengthen the relationship between their countries' foreign and defense ministries.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/south-koreas-policy-toward-china-after-president-lees-visit">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 ellise 34727 at http://csis.org Needed: A National Economic Security Lens http://csis.org/publication/needed-national-economic-security-lens <p>Last October, a U.S. intelligence report to Congress revealed that foreign economic espionage worth billions of dollars is being driven by China and Russia and represents a “significant and growing” threat to the nation’s prosperity and security.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/needed-national-economic-security-lens">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Homeland Security International Security Military Strategy Mobile Terrorism Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 ecurran 34622 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3 <p>Edited by Carl Baker and Brad Glosserman</p> <p>January 2012, Vol. 13, No. 3 – (September–December 2011)</p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 34625 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 - Regional Overview http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-regional-overview <p>It’s been an Asia-centric four months. The US proclaimed America’s “pivot” toward Asia, while North Korea faced a pivotal moment following the death of Kim Jong Il.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-regional-overview">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 34626 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 - US-China http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-us-china <p>A spate of measures taken by the Obama administration to bolster US presence and influence in the Asia-Pacific was met with a variety of responses from China. Official reaction was largely muted and restrained; media responses were often strident and accused the US of seeking to contain and encircle China.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-us-china">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Military Strategy Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 34629 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 - US-Korea http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-us-korea <p>South Korean President Lee Myung-bak’s state visit to the US attested to the strength of the relationship and the personal ties between Presidents Obama and Lee. The timely passage of the KORUS FTA in the US was the big deliverable for the summit.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-us-korea">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 34630 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 - US-Southeast Asia http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-us-southeast-asia <p>With visits to Hawaii, Indonesia, Australia, the Philippines, and Burma, President Obama and Secretaries Clinton and Panetta demonstrated the US commitment to the region despite concern over the anticipated decline in the US defense budget. Generally, the additional US forces are seen as evidence of Washington’s decision to remain involved in regional security.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-us-southeast-asia">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 34632 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 - China-Southeast Asia http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-china-southeast-asia <p>China endeavored to win regional influence and goodwill by emphasizing reassurance and mutually beneficial relations with Southeast Asian counterparts.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-china-southeast-asia">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 34633 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 - China-Taiwan http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-china-taiwan <p>The campaign leading to the Taiwan’s Jan. 14 presidential election has dominated cross-strait developments. Opposition candidate Tsai Ing-wen has continued her rejection of the “1992 consensus” and criticized President Ma Ying-jeou for suggesting he might consider negotiating a peace accord with Beijing.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-china-taiwan">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 34634 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 - China-Korea http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-china-korea <p>Beijing underscored maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula following Kim Jong Il’s death. DPRK leadership succession raises questions about the future direction of China’s Korea policy, which was most recently reaffirmed during an October visit to the two Koreas by Vice Premier Li Keqiang, the presumed successor of Premier Wen Jiabao.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-china-korea">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 34636 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 - Japan-China http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-japan-china <p>Noda Yoshiko became prime minister of Japan in early September and met President Hu Jintao at the G20 Summit and the APEC meeting. On both occasions, they agreed to take steps to strengthen the mutually beneficial strategic relationship – and again during Noda’s visit to China at the end of December.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-japan-china">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 34637 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 - China-Russia http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-china-russia <p>The last four months of 2011 were both ordinary and extraordinary for Beijing and Moscow. There was business as usual as top leaders and bureaucrats from the two countries held frequent meetings. The world around them, however, was riddled with crises and conflicts.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n3-china-russia">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 34639 at http://csis.org Critical Questions for 2012 http://csis.org/publication/critical-questions-2012 <p><a name="top" id="top"></a>From international security and regional study to global challenges, CSIS experts will address many of the world's most difficult policy concerns and critical questions in 2012. To kick off the new year, we asked 25 of our scholars to identity what worries them most and what are the biggest opportunities in their respective areas of study.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/critical-questions-2012">read more</a></p> Acquisition and Resources Alternative Energy Cybersecurity Defense and Security Demography Development Policy Disaster Risk Reduction Economic Development and Reconstruction Energy and Climate Change Food and Water Global Health Global Health Policy Global Prosperity Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance HIV/AIDS Homeland Security Human Rights International Security Markets and Trends Media Analysis Military Strategy Mobile Nuclear Weapons Regional Analysis Security and Climate Change Space Technology Technology Policy Terrorism Trade and Economics Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 ian 34505 at http://csis.org Issues & Insights Vol. 11 - No. 15 http://csis.org/publication/issues-insights-vol-11-no-15 <p>The 2011 Asia Pacific Security Forum, “The Asia-Pacific in the Post-Crisis Era: Geopolitical and Economic Challenges to Regional Stability,” was held in Taipei, Taiwan, August 26-27, 2011.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/issues-insights-vol-11-no-15">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 34400 at http://csis.org Freeman Report November/December 2011 - Vol.11, No.11&12 http://csis.org/publication/freeman-report-novdec-2011-vol-1112 <p><em>Feature Article:</em></p> <p><strong>Offense-Defense Gaming in the Asia-Pacific: Sinoamerican Ties Enter a New Era?</strong></p> <p>By Dr. Zhu Feng</p> <p><em>Excerpt:</em></p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/freeman-report-novdec-2011-vol-1112">read more</a></p> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 ecurran 34247 at http://csis.org PacNet #67A - Loosening the US-China Straitjacket http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-67a-loosening-us-china-straitjacket <p>Said the spider to the fly, ‘Will You Walk into My Parlour?’. In his recent PacNet on Australia’s positioning betwixt and between the US and China, Brad Glosserman steps into Hugh White’s sitting room and is duly impressed.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-67a-loosening-us-china-straitjacket">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 bMizuno 33989 at http://csis.org Implementing Health Care Reform Policies in China http://csis.org/publication/implementing-health-care-reform-policies-china <p>China’s health system has spanned the antipodes of potential health system models, ranging from a pure government delivery model to one radically driven by profit incentives, and now China is seeking a hybrid to suit its hybrid economy.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/implementing-health-care-reform-policies-china">read more</a></p> Global Health Global Health Policy Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 jdunton 33922 at http://csis.org U.S.-China Defense Consultative Talks on December 7 http://csis.org/publication/us-china-defense-consultative-talks-december-7 <p><strong>Q1: What is the purpose of the U.S.-China Defense Consultative Talks (DCT)?</strong></p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/us-china-defense-consultative-talks-december-7">read more</a></p> Defense and Security International Security Mobile Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 ian 33951 at http://csis.org China's Emerging Global Health and Foreign Aid Engagement in Africa http://csis.org/publication/chinas-emerging-global-health-and-foreign-aid-engagement-africa <p>This volume is a compilation of papers that were written for the Conference on China’s Emerging Global Health and Foreign Aid Engagement, sponsored by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS), in Beijing on May 24, 2011, as part of a larger CSIS initiative to examine the global health engagement of the BRIC countries</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/chinas-emerging-global-health-and-foreign-aid-engagement-africa">read more</a></p> Food and Water Global Health Global Health Policy Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 jdunton 33891 at http://csis.org Taiwan’s 2012 Presidential Elections and Cross-Strait Relations http://csis.org/publication/taiwans-2012-presidential-elections-and-cross-strait-relations <p>Since Ma Ying-jeou assumed the presidency in 2008, relations across the Taiwan Strait have improved dramatically. In the past three and half years, 16 agreements have been signed on practical matters that have largely benefited the people on both sides of the Strait. Restrictions on trade and economic ties between Taiwan and mainland China are gradually being dismantled.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/taiwans-2012-presidential-elections-and-cross-strait-relations">read more</a></p> Defense and Security International Security Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 jdunton 33571 at http://csis.org Freeman Briefing: China's Investment in the United States http://csis.org/publication/chinas-investment-united-states <p>Over the past decade Chinese investment flows to the United States have grown rapidly. These increased flows have brought with them domestic concern that China’s investments are strategic moves by the Chinese government to acquire U.S. natural resources and technology to aid China’s burgeoning economy.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/chinas-investment-united-states">read more</a></p> Trade and Economics Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 33489 at http://csis.org Freeman Report October 2011 - Vol.11, No.10 http://csis.org/publication/freeman-report-october-2011-vol11-no10 <p><em>Feature Article:</em></p> <p><strong>Preparing for Competition, Working for Cooperation: U.S. Eyes on China-Africa Relations</strong></p> <p>By Zhang Chun</p> <p><em>Excerpt:</em></p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/freeman-report-october-2011-vol11-no10">read more</a></p> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 33345 at http://csis.org PacNet #61 - China in the G20: a Balancer and a Responsible Contributor http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-61-china-g20-balancer-and-responsible-contributor <p>The upcoming G20 Summit in Cannes will undoubtedly attract the world’s attention, as many look to see whether the G20 can play a positive role in the global economic recovery.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-61-china-g20-balancer-and-responsible-contributor">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Homeland Security International Security Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 33349 at http://csis.org PacNet #59 - Better Japan-China Ties Depend on Beijing http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-59-better-japan-china-ties-depend-beijing <p>On Sept. 2 when newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Noda Yoshihiko, stated that Japanese-Chinese relations should become “win-win” relations, he expressed his strong intention to improve the countries’ bilateral ties. Since the ugly conflicts over the Senkaku Islands in September last year, Tokyo-Beijing relations have remained strained.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-59-better-japan-china-ties-depend-beijing">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 33175 at http://csis.org PacNet #57 - Social Media: Building Mutual Trust Between China and Japan http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-57-social-media-building-mutual-trust-between-china-and-japan <p>Social media offers a powerful platform for building mutual trust and understanding; used effectively, it could help change, for the better, Japan’s image among the Chinese.</p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Technology Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 32872 at http://csis.org Freeman Report September 2011 - Vol.11, No.9 http://csis.org/publication/freeman-report-september-2011-vol11-no9 <p>Over the past several months, I’ve had a number of conversations about China with Washington trade policy types that reflect a level of frustration greater than even the usual angst.Rather than concern over any specific bilateral trade issue, however, the frustration is best summed up by a question privately posed by one administration official: “How do we get China to pay attention</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/freeman-report-september-2011-vol11-no9">read more</a></p> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 32794 at http://csis.org China—Leader or Laggard on the Path to a Secure, Low-Carbon Energy Future? http://csis.org/publication/china-leader-or-laggard-path-secure-low-carbon-energy-future <p>There has been a great deal of talk about whether and how China will manage its need to provide enough energy to ensure continued economic growth while avoiding the local and global environmental impacts of its energy production and use. To listen to the political discourse, China is either a global leader on clean energy technologies and transformation or the largest source of emissions with serious, systemic local environmental degradation. How can it at once be a low-carbon leader and a laggard?</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/china-leader-or-laggard-path-secure-low-carbon-energy-future">read more</a></p> Alternative Energy Energy and Climate Change Markets and Trends Regional Analysis Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 jdunton 32662 at http://csis.org PacNet #55 - Keeping Up Appearances?: Australia’s ‘dance’ with China and implications for the Alliance http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-55-keeping-appearances-australias-dance-china-and-implications-alliance <p>Australians recently remembered Sept. 11, 2001 with solemnity, respect, and reflection. Responding to this day of infamy strengthened and reaffirmed the US-Australia alliance. This year not only marks a decade since 9/11 but it also marks the 60th anniversary of the alliance since the ANZUS Treaty (Australia, New Zealand, and United States) was signed in 1951.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-55-keeping-appearances-australias-dance-china-and-implications-alliance">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 32588 at http://csis.org PacNet #53 - Burma/Myanmar: The Triangulation of Strategic Interests http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-53-burmamyanmar-triangulation-strategic-interests <p>A decade ago, in February 2001, Georgetown University sponsored in Washington a conference “Burma/Myanmar: Nexus on the Bay of Bengal.” It was designed to encourage the new Bush administration to consider the strategic importance of that country as an element of US foreign policy.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-53-burmamyanmar-triangulation-strategic-interests">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 32294 at http://csis.org PacNet #52 - Comparative Connections Summaries http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-52-comparative-connections-summaries <ul> <li>Regional Overview: Rays of Hope?</li> <li>US-Japan Relations: Kicking the Kan down the Road</li> <li>US-China Relations: Friction and Cooperation Co-exist Uneasily</li> <li>US-Korea Relations: A Return to Dialogue</li> <li>US-Southeast Asia Relations: Deep in South China Sea Diplomacy</li> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-52-comparative-connections-summaries">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Nuclear Weapons Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 32260 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.2 - US-China http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n2-us-china <p>In pursuit of agreements reached between Presidents Hu and Obama in January, the US and China worked to strengthen their relationship, while managing friction on a number of issues.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n2-us-china">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Nuclear Weapons Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 32210 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.2 - China-Southeast Asia http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n2-china-southeast-asia <p>The moderation and reassurance seen in the public posture of top-level Chinese civilian leaders in their attentive interaction with Southeast Asian countries in the first third of the year gave way to rising tensions and widely publicized disputes centered on differing claims in the South China Sea.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n2-china-southeast-asia">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Nuclear Weapons Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 32213 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.2 - China-Taiwan http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n2-china-taiwan <p>There has been some progress in implementing the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) and other existing pacts, but differences continue to prevent finalization of the long-pending investment protection agreement. Beijing has criticized opposition candidate Tsai Ing-wen’s cross-strait policy platform saying it would lead to a breakdown in dialogue and cooperation.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n2-china-taiwan">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Nuclear Weapons Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 32214 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.2 - China-Korea http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n2-china-korea <p>High-level exchanges between China and South Korea’s foreign and defense ministries appeared to recover momentum as the two countries marked their 19th anniversary of diplomatic relations on Aug. 24.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n2-china-korea">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Nuclear Weapons Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 32216 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.2 - Japan-China http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n2-japan-china <p>Private-sector contacts kept the bilateral relationship afloat while high-level official contact began to re-engage. Defense ministers met in June in Singapore and foreign ministers met in July in Beijing. In each instance, they agreed on the importance of advancing the strategic and mutually beneficial relationship.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n2-japan-china">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Nuclear Weapons Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 32217 at http://csis.org Comparative Connections v.13 n.2 - China-Russia http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n2-china-russia <p>The summer of 2011 marked two anniversaries for China and Russia. In June, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) celebrated its 10th anniversary at the annual SCO Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. Over the past 10 years, the regional security group has grown fed by its “twin engines” of Russia and China.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/comparative-connections-v13-n2-china-russia">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Military Strategy Nuclear Weapons Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 32218 at http://csis.org PacNet #49A - Response to "What Really Happened to the Hoyas in Beijing" http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-49a-response-what-really-happened-hoyas-beijing <p>Victor Cha, my esteemed former Georgetown and government colleague, offers his eye-witness account of the recent Bayi Rockets-Hoya basketball fracas to correct "factual errors and misinterpretations" in the reporting. [<a href="http://csis.org/files/publication/pac1149.pdf">PacNet 49, “What Really Happened to the Hoyas in Beijing,” August 31, 2011</a>]</p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 32171 at http://csis.org PacNet #50 - US Missile Defense and China: An Exchange http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-50-us-missile-defense-and-china-exchange <p>Missile defense has become an area of controversy in the US-China relationship.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-50-us-missile-defense-and-china-exchange">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Military Strategy Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 32061 at http://csis.org PacNet #49 - What Really Happened to the Hoyas in Beijing http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-49-what-really-happened-hoyas-beijing <p>The Georgetown University Hoyas men’s basketball team’s trip to China gained international attention as video of the unfortunate fight between the Hoyas and the Bayi Rockets went viral around the world. There have since been a plethora of stories written about the incident, many with factual errors and misinterpretations.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/pacnet-49-what-really-happened-hoyas-beijing">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 32021 at http://csis.org China's New Balkan Strategy http://csis.org/publication/chinas-new-balkan-strategy <p>Communist China did not assume a direct role in the volatile Balkan region until the late 1970s. Despite robust cooperation with Albania, mainly built upon a shared opposition to Soviet claims of world communist leadership, it was not until the summer of 1978 that Beijing articulated a coherent policy to deal with Southeastern Europe.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/chinas-new-balkan-strategy">read more</a></p> Global Strategy Markets and Trends Regional Analysis Trade and Economics Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bbocka 31992 at http://csis.org Freeman Report July-August 2011 - Vol.11, No.7-8 http://csis.org/publication/freeman-report-july-august-2011-vol11-no7-8 <p>Tensions have been on the rise in the South China Sea since 2009, although they seem to have gradually subsided more recently.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/freeman-report-july-august-2011-vol11-no7-8">read more</a></p> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 xlu 31877 at http://csis.org Issues & Insights Vol. 11 - No. 9 http://csis.org/publication/issues-insights-vol-11-no-9 <p>Some 30 individuals from a variety of backgrounds from the US and China (all attending in their private capacities) met in Honolulu June 10-11, 2011 to discuss US-China relations, regional security issues, and approaches to and opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the governance of security-related issues.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/issues-insights-vol-11-no-9">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting Governance International Security Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 31824 at http://csis.org Issues & Insights Vol. 11 - No. 10 http://csis.org/publication/issues-insights-vol-11-no-10 <p>The western Pacific has become stormy as a result of unexpected events such as a US EP-3 surveillance plane bumping into a PLA fighter and the USNS ocean surveillance ship Impeccable being in a standoff with a Chinese fishery administration ship. These events intensified the hostile atmosphere in the area and seriously deteriorated China-US relations.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/issues-insights-vol-11-no-10">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Global Strategy Global Trends and Forecasting International Security Military Strategy Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 bMizuno 31825 at http://csis.org Is China’s Aircraft Carrier a Threat to U.S. Interests? http://csis.org/publication/chinas-aircraft-carrier-threat-us-interests <p>On August 10, 2011, China’s first aircraft carrier set sail from Dalian Port on its maiden voyage. Announcing the sailing, China’s Defense Ministry stated that the inaugural sea trial would be brief; some Hong Kong media have estimated the trial would last 15 days.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/chinas-aircraft-carrier-threat-us-interests">read more</a></p> Defense and Security International Security Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 ian 31763 at http://csis.org U.S.-China-Taiwan Relations in the Run-up to 2012 Elections in Taiwan and the U.S. and Leadership Transition in China http://csis.org/publication/us-china-taiwan-relations-run-2012-elections-taiwan-and-us-and-leadership-transition-chi <p>Eased tensions and increased economic integration between Taiwan and Mainland China in recent years have contributed substantially to the stabilization of the triangular relationship among Taiwan, China and the United States.</p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/us-china-taiwan-relations-run-2012-elections-taiwan-and-us-and-leadership-transition-chi">read more</a></p> Defense and Security Governance International Security Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 ecurran 31665 at http://csis.org China's Stake in the U.S. Debt Crisis http://csis.org/publication/chinas-stake-us-debt-crisis <p>China is one of the primary holders of U.S. dollar–denominated debt. As President Obama and the leaders in the U.S. Congress debate solutions to the debt ceiling crisis, Chinese leaders are watching closely.</p> <p><strong>Q1: What are the implications for China? </strong></p> <p><a href="http://csis.org/publication/chinas-stake-us-debt-crisis">read more</a></p> Mobile Trade and Economics Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 sherry 31630 at http://csis.org